Switchgear Technician I

Pay

$22‑$24 DOE

Position Summary

The Switchgear Technician works with a team of builders and the Engineering/Design staff to produce quality electrical switchgear equipment. The Technician is responsible for assembling switchgear cabinets, subassemblies, panelboards, and systems by following mechanical layout drawings, wiring diagrams, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• 1‑3 years of experience with wiring, electricity, and electronics (preferred).
• Experience with blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and point‑to‑point drawings (preferred).
• Dedicated, hardworking, focused, with high attention to detail.
• Enjoy teamwork, learning, variety, and working with hands.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining high quality standards.
• Good eye‑hand coordination and excellent color vision for wire identification.
• Hand dexterity for assembling small parts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble switchgear cabinets, subassemblies, panelboards, and systems per mechanical layout drawings, wiring diagrams, sample assemblies, and/or verbal instructions.
• Use standard tools (drills, screwdrivers, torque wrenches) and specialized tools (hydraulic presses, cable strippers, power lug crimpers, wire marking machines) typical for industrial automation assembly.
• Learn the functionality of common components and their proper use.
• Safely operate a variety of tools and machinery in product assembly.
• Utilize highly automated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain professional behavior and proper communication with internal and external contacts, including employees, managers, and vendors.
• Demonstrate understanding of assembly drawing details.
• Comply with all safety work procedures.

Other Job Functions

• Successfully complete required training classes and maintain all necessary safety certificates.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and hazard‑free.
• Effectively utilize the Microsoft Office suite.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Manage time effectively and follow directions.
• Check and respond to all company communications (voicemail, email, text) on scheduled workdays, clearing old voicemails regularly.
• Comply with all applicable company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Shop environment with adherence to safety, housekeeping, and organizational policies.
• Ability to sit at a computer keyboard or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for long periods and possess significant physical stamina.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 60 lb.
• Ability to climb stairs and work at heights.
• Maintain regular and on‑time attendance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (vacation, rest, sick days, holidays, birthday, and a floating holiday – minimum 27 days annually).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Discounts via Perks at Work.
• 401(k) with matching and profit sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Position is 40 hours per week but may exceed 40 hours per week.