Cabinet Wiring / Finishing Technician – High Voltage Switchgear

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Inc•Canonsburg, PA

22d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cabinet/Finishing Wiring Technician to join our high voltage switchgear team. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude as well as hands-on experience in wiring and assembling control cabinets for medium to high voltage switchgear systems. This role requires great communication skills, a strong understanding of electrical schematics, use of common and specific wiring hand tools, experience in common cabinet wiring practices, basic computer skills, and high safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical and wiring schematics.
Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and applicable electrical safety standards.
Familiarity with and ability to use a digital multimeter and other common electrical testing and metering tools.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in electrical maintenance, electronics engineering, construction technology - or equivalent.
2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of experience in wiring industrial electrical panels or control cabinets.
Familiarity with medium to high voltage switchgear systems.
Familiarity with IEEE, IEC and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings and technical documentation
Perform point-to-point wiring of control cabinets, relay panels, and switchgear assemblies
Route and terminate wires using crimping, soldering, or other connection methods as specified
Install and wire terminal blocks, fuse holders, switches, control devices, gauges, sensors
Ensure proper wire labeling, bundling, and cable management to meet quality and safety standards
Conduct continuity testing of control wiring
Make and record resistance measurement of coils and heating elements
Perform final assembly and wiring functions on circuit breakers/switchgear
Collaborate with order engineers, quality assurance and test lab personnel to resolve issues or discrepancies
Record data, work time, non-conformances, QA and Engineering requests, and process completion within a quality management system
Adhere to company safety standards and SOPs and customer specifications
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company policies
Participate in process development and improvement exercises as needed to maximize efficiency and productivity
Comply with specific standard processes and procedures as well as those common and typical to high voltage circuit breaker/switchgear manufacturing.
Document and record necessary serial numbers, meters and tooling asset numbers, and any measured valued as required by quality and production SOPs.