UL 508A Technician

Position Summary

Fabricates, wires, and tests industrial assemblies, components, and panels in compliance with UL standards while conforming to NQA-1 requirements. Provides input and insight to technical manager and project managers on level of effort related to the production of PSC control panels.

Job Description

• Essential Job Functions:
• Responsible for assembling, fabricating, and wiring industrial control panels
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Provides feedback on manufacturability back to engineering, including drawing redlines
• Fabricate, wire, and test electrical assemblies, components, and panels in accordance with UL 508A, including modifying enclosures (drilling, punching, tapping, bending, etc.), mounting components and performing precise, labeled wiring according to drawings
• Verify wiring continuity and point-to-point wiring in accordance with engineering drawings
• Document electrical assembly, component, and panel configurations, modifications and test results
• Coverage manufacturing and testing with other departments
• Communicate with technical/project manager and directly report any and all issues in descriptive manner (start NC/NCR process when applicable)
• Work with procurement and facilities to receive components and equipment
• Ensure proper care of all parts
• Facilitate fabrication or modification of equipment to meet drawing requirements
• Setup and conduct tests in accordance with engineering deliverables
• Executes test procedures, records test results, and provides document recommendations
• Operates electrical test equipment
• Affirm UL shop certification processes, including documentation, audit preparation, and interaction with UL representatives or inspectors
• Prepare completed panels for inspection, packaging, and shipment
• All other duties as required

Essential Job Requirements

• Creative, analytical, detail-oriented, and ability to work on teams
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and wire crimping/stripping machines
• Proficient in reading electrical assemblies, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Stay current on all training
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations

Qualifications And Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in electronics or equivalent preferred
• Two plus years in electrical control panel assembly or industrial wiring preferred
• Experience with UL 508A is preferred

Requirements And Limitations

• Limitations And Disclaimers: Alpha Safety provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and or abilities required.

Safariland

• Why work at Safariland?
• At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work.
• We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business.
• We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing.
• The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.