Panel Shop Technician II - Manufacturing & Installation

About the role

The Panel Shop Technician II - Manufacturing & Installation supports the build and wiring of electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This role is ideal for someone with a solid working knowledge of electrical control panels and wiring practices who is comfortable taking on more responsibility while continuing to grow their skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercise safe electrical practices and learn to identify hazards in the workplace
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Ensure project documents are accurate and complete
• Prepare and layout materials for jobs according to specifications
• Recognize and report any necessary revisions for As-Built drawings to Foreman and/or Project Manager
• Assist with on-site installations as needed
• Train and mentor Panel Shop Tech I's
• Lay out and panel building
• Measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Install terminal blocks and devices
• Control Wiring
• Wire control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assemble control panels and enclosures
• Mount components on panels
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, and crimping
• Perform testing of finished panels
• Electronics & Soldering
• Solder control board circuits and electrical components such as resistors and capacitors
• Mount and assemble control boards
• Aid with Quality Control testing of control boards
• Powered Systems
• Stay up-to-date with and follow electrical codes and safe wiring practices
• Aid with installing transformers and other power regulating equipment

Requirements

• General Duties
• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms
• Crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 2+ years’ experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electrical circuits, boards, etc.
• Ability to consistently meet quality standards
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Proficient in electrical theory and shop standards
• Ability to use basic and advanced hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

Qualifications

• Completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Skills

• Safe electrical practices
• Electrical drawing and specification reading
• Material preparation and layout
• Project document accuracy and completeness
• Hazard identification and reporting
• Panel assembly and installation assistance
• Training and mentoring
• Control panel wiring and testing
• Electronics soldering and mounting
• Transformer and power equipment installation

Benefits

• We are now employee owned through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including health/life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, short/long term disability, paid time off and holidays, paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work.
• Employee-focused work environment, on-the-job mentoring and training, internal job postings, performance and salary reviews, employee feedback program, safety-first and drug-free work environments, bonuses and incentives for working safely, company-provided tools and basic safety equipment, PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors, weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays, advancement through defined employee career paths, financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future, scholarship opportunities for dependent children.

Pay

USD $21.00/Hr. USD $25.00/Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes with overnight stays.