Electrical Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Excel Ltd. is an electric panelboard manufacturer specializing in street lighting control, located in Grayslake, IL (corner of Route 120 and Atkinson Road). We are looking for individuals who have previous electrical control experience (wiring control panelboards, switchgear, etc.), are comfortable using power tools and hand tools, and can read blueprints / wiring schematics. It is rare to find candidates with street lighting control experience, so we do understand that there will be a learning curve and some on-the-job training required. Our company is looking for individuals that are highly motivated and can bring a high level of energy to our team. We focus on TEAM at Excel (many of our current employees have been with us for 10+ years). Excel Ltd. has been in business for 37 years now, and we have built an excellent reputation in our area for quality and service. It is important to us that we find employees who can help us carry on this legacy.

Requirements:

• Electrical knowledge required
• Experience in wiring electrical components (Circuit Breakers, Control Relays, Lighting Contactors, Selector Switches, Pilot Lights, GFCIs, etc.) required
• Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly
• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems including taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing switches, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, etc.
• Route control wiring and terminate connections in switches, transformers, junction boxes, and control devices
• Drill, tap, punch and cut/cutout holes in stainless steel and aluminum to mount panel and machine components
• Assemble, build, and wire industrial control panels to UL and NEC standards
• Draft/read assembly drawings and schematics

What you will need to succeed…:

• Availability during hours of shop operation, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Previous panel building experience preferred (willing to train a motivated candidate).
• Formal electrical training or demonstrated on-the-job experience in the electrical field.
• Familiarity with NEC, UL, and/or CSA codes preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand tools and small power tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and dependability.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be safety conscious.