Electrical Control Panel Builder

Sterling Technologies Inc.•Wixom, MI

About The Position

Duties Include: Wire and build to order electrical control panels, junction boxes and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings. Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, bills of material, handwritten notes or verbal instruction to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. Fabricate or form parts and structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Utilize small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers. Complete point to point wiring, and install a wide variety of electronic components including PLC's, relays, lights, switches, etc. Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications. Use good judgement when dimensions or tolerances seem inconsistent or unworkable. Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan, review, or clarify work activities or to resolve assembly or production problems. Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for components, wiring, or instruments. Work with minimal supervision once work assignments are given and explained. Ask questions to obtain sufficient instruction to perform assigned tasks. Mark up drawings and bills of material to document the “as built” final product. Perform necessary hand operations such as deburring, grinding & sawing. Operate hand pallet jacks to move material within the plant. Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & reading technical publications. Work closely with the Assembly Lead Technician to improve and correct assembly times for proper manufacturing engineering documentation. Communicates any changes on procedure or assembly structure to engineering in order to ensure complete and correct engineering documentation.

Requirements

Has panel wiring and building experience and strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
Has experience in reading and interpreting schematic drawings.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in electrical wiring field
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in basic math skills
Possesses good communication skills, is motivated, and has a great attitude.
Ability to work independently.
Desire to work within a continuous learning environment.
Must be able to handle up to 50 pounds, with some assistance.
May occasionally perform duties in a standing, kneeling or squatting position.
Repetitive hand movement is required.
Good eyesight and the ability to distinguish color is necessary.

Responsibilities

Wire and build to order electrical control panels, junction boxes and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings.
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, bills of material, handwritten notes or verbal instruction to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
Fabricate or form parts and structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Utilize small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
Complete point to point wiring, and install a wide variety of electronic components including PLC's, relays, lights, switches, etc.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Use good judgement when dimensions or tolerances seem inconsistent or unworkable. Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan, review, or clarify work activities or to resolve assembly or production problems.
Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for components, wiring, or instruments.
Work with minimal supervision once work assignments are given and explained. Ask questions to obtain sufficient instruction to perform assigned tasks.
Mark up drawings and bills of material to document the “as built” final product.
Perform necessary hand operations such as deburring, grinding & sawing. Operate hand pallet jacks to move material within the plant.
Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities & reading technical publications.
Work closely with the Assembly Lead Technician to improve and correct assembly times for proper manufacturing engineering documentation.
Communicates any changes on procedure or assembly structure to engineering in order to ensure complete and correct engineering documentation.