Control Panel Builder I
About The Position
The Control Panel Builder I learns and performs basic assembly, fabrication, wiring, and documentation practices used to manufacture industrial instrumentation and control panels. Work is performed primarily under direct supervision and established shop procedures for Industrial projects. The role focuses on control panel assembly, fabrication, and quality activities, including wiring products from approved drawings and installing electrical components and hardware. The builder learns to interpret basic electrical documentation, prepares and terminates conductors, uses hand and power tools following training, and performs enclosure or back-panel fabrication when trained and authorized. The position also includes maintaining identification, cleanliness, and workmanship standards; reporting discrepancies; and participating in basic quality checks. Other panel-shop duties may be assigned according to operational and project needs and the employee’s training, qualifications, and skill level.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a shop team.
- Ability to learn electrical symbols, basic schematics, wire numbers, terminal designations, and component identification.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established work procedures.
- Ability to develop knowledge of hand tools and power tools, including safe operation.
- Ability to complete required shop safety and tool-use training.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Suite programs as required.
- Attention to detail and willingness to have work inspected and corrected.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Prior electrical, manufacturing, construction, technical-school, or panel-building experience.
- Basic familiarity with hand tools, measurements, electrical components, or mechanical assembly.
Responsibilities
- Wire control panel products under direct guidance using approved drawings, diagrams, and shop standards.
- Install electrical components, DIN rail, wire duct, terminal blocks, and related hardware at assigned locations.
- Learn to read basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and assembly instructions.
- Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, and terminate conductors using approved methods and guidance from a more experienced Panel Builder as needed.
- Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and correctly after training.
- Perform basic enclosure and back-panel layout, drilling, punching, and fabrication tasks when trained and authorized.
- Maintain wire identification, component labeling, cleanliness, and workmanship standards.
- Compare completed work to prints and promptly report missing information, damaged materials, or discrepancies to the Lead Panel Builder or Panel Shop Supervisor.
- Participate in basic continuity, point-to-point, and visual quality checks as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned based on operational and project needs, consistent with training, qualifications, and skill level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
