Panel Shop Technician

Purpose Assembles complex small to large size engineered electrical panels/products (including prototypes and engineered to order jobs) to specified drawings/schematics and to specified quality standards. Assist engineering in ensuring first type build documentation (BOMs, Schematics, Print Package, Wire List, Work Instructions) are correct for future orders. ## Reports to Shop Foreman Vacancy Status Local Candidates Only Position Type Full-Time ## FLSA Status Non-Exempt * * Essential Job Functions - Knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical assembly techniques - Work with engineering to update drawings, boms, wire lists, and create work instructions - Detail orientated and quality conscience. - Lift, handle, bend, and crimp large gauge wire. - Handle up to 26-pound components on a consistent basis and perform medium duty mechanical assembly as required. - Use forklifts and crane/hoists systems and to lift panels/components in a safe manner. - - Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical/layout drawings, and bill of materials - - Use common hand and power tools including drills, jigsaws, crimpers, etc - Ability to wire complex units in a neat and organized manner following customer wiring standards - Assemble mechanical parts and cut sheet metal as required - Use label makers and printers - - Consistently and strictly follow customer quality standards and required checklist - Follow all OSHA and Company Safety Standards and Policies - Plan and organize work, locate and analyze mechanical problems - Work well with others and in a constructive manner. - Generate improvement ideas and be a part of the improvement process. {=html} - Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements. - Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly. - Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools. - Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications. - Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers. - Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units. - Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts. - Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping. - File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools. - Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans. - Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment. - Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills. - Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts. - Pack or fold insulation between panels. Requirements Possess good verbal and written skills. Demonstrate good mechanical ability with hand, air, and electrical tools. Able to differentiate colors to identify wires and other component values. Ability to read and speak English Ability to work in fast pace environment. Physical requirements are lifting up to 26 pounds and bending/standing 75% of the time. Must be able, with minimal supervision, to plan, layout and mount components in panels, cutout and modify enclosures, and wire panels within the time allowed without errors. Must be able to interpret electrical drawings an