Panel Technician & Assembler

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions while maintaining our strong local roots and close‑knit culture. We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset – adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences. Panel Technician & Assembler Shift: 7 AM – 4 PM; Monday – Friday We Are Looking for Associates Who Project Scope & Planning Receives project assignments and instructions Reads, reviews, interprets, follows schematics and layouts Assists with estimating projects when required Follows and meets project schedules and deadlines Project Build & Testing Receives, identifies, and sorts components for a project Completes layout and fastens various components on backplates or in enclosures using schematics and templates Crates, skids, secures and wraps completed projects for shipment Drills, taps, cuts, and prepares knockouts of metal and other materials Wires required components per schematics Routes and bundles wiring and cables in a managed and neat manner Marks up as‑built schematics and layouts Cuts, strips, crimps, bends, labels, and terminates various wire sizes Cuts and installs various types of wire duct and din–rail Supports and understands components for safe operation and installation, including but not limited to VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pushbuttons, switches, relays, starters, transformers, etc. Operates machinery, hand, and power tools safely and professionally Assists with testing and troubleshooting completed projects and connects required devices (sensors, motors, disconnects, power cables, etc.) Works safely with and around 480V, 120V, 24V, and pressurized systems, ensuring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used Understands NEC and UL508a regulations and standards Learns and navigates AutoCAD when required Secures wall‑mount and free‑standing enclosures as needed and required Customer Service Quickly finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all Easily gains trust and support of others Maintains an accurate follow‑up system for actively tracking promises made to customers and expediting projects to ensure materials are completed and delivered as scheduled Provides customers with appropriate product information to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge needed to make an informed purchase Resolves customer concerns Encourages collaboration and is viewed as a team player Product Knowledge Develops and maintains working knowledge of products utilized in project builds Attends product training classes to develop superior product knowledge to apply to customer projects and applications when needed Communication & Team Orientation Communicates well and respectfully with customers, engineers, fellow associates, management team and manufacturing partners to ensure a professional experience Develops an effective and productive working relationship with branch associates, sales associates and all managers Aptitude to organize, prioritize and complete tasks on time Other Responsibilities Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment Travels to jobsites as needed and when required Performs other manufacturing tasks as needed depending upon workload Performs other duties as instructed or required to successfully complete the job What You Bring High school diploma and/or technical degree Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a timely manner Ability to work well in a team environment and independently Ability to use, read and operate measuring devices such as a tape measure Ability to use a computer, operating software and wiring/device marking systems Demonstrated ability to assemble and wire skills Desirable Qualifications, NOT Required 1 year of experience as an electrician, technician, assembler, or equivalent education from a technical school Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic devices Metal working including but not limited to fabrication, welding, etc. Painting experience What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance Paid time off and paid holidays 401K match Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement and employee development Annual safety shoe reimbursement Employee discount on products Access to a variety of trainings for personal development Who We Are We’re the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions, and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. 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