Electrical Control Panel Fabricator

Baker Group•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Electrical Control Panel Fabricator assembles, wires, tests, and prepares electrical control panels, enclosures, and related equipment according to approved drawings, specifications, electrical codes, and company quality standards. The role works with engineering, project management, electricians, programmers, and field personnel to produce accurate, safe, and reliable panel assemblies. The position is primarily performed in a fabrication shop, manufacturing facility, or electrical construction environment, with occasional work at customer or construction sites. Work may involve noise, dust, moving equipment, energized equipment during approved testing activities, and varying temperatures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience fabricating, wiring, assembling, or testing electrical control panels or industrial electrical equipment.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Basic understanding of AC and DC control circuits.
Ability to identify and use common electrical components and hardware.
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, wire strippers, crimpers, torque tools, and electrical test equipment.
Ability to work safely and follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills for reviewing drawings, completing documentation, and communicating project information.
Ability to organize work and meet project schedules, troubleshoot wiring and assembly issues, and work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, electricians, and project personnel.
Ability to distinguish wire colors, component markings, and identification labels.
Ability to maintain accurate and organized work records.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move heavier materials with assistance or material-handling equipment.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools repetitively and perform tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity.
Ability to work safely in a shop, construction, or industrial environment.
Vision sufficient to read electrical drawings, labels, wire numbers, and component markings.

Nice To Haves

Technical school or electrical training.
Experience with PLC control panels, motor control centers, VFDs, instrumentation, or industrial automation systems.
Experience with panel layout, wire numbering, ferrules, terminal blocks, and control wiring standards.
Familiarity with NEC requirements and applicable industry standards.
Experience using electrical testing equipment such as a multimeter, insulation resistance tester, or continuity tester.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Bluebeam, panel design software, or similar programs.
Electrical journeyman license, apprenticeship training, or equivalent field experience.
Experience working in a prefabrication, manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and installation drawings.
Lay out and fabricate control panels, junction boxes, enclosures, back panels, and control cabinets.
Mount electrical components, including breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, power supplies, PLCs, VFDs, transformers, switches, and instrumentation.
Cut, drill, punch, tap, and modify enclosures and mounting panels.
Install wire duct, DIN rail, terminal blocks, grounding components, and cable management systems.
Route, label, terminate, and dress control, power, and communication wiring.
Perform point-to-point wiring and verify wiring against electrical drawings.
Use tools, measuring equipment, torque tools, and fabrication equipment safely.
Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, visual inspections, and other assigned quality-control tests.
Assist with panel power-up, troubleshooting, and functional testing under approved procedures.
Identify drawing, material, or fabrication issues and communicate them to the appropriate supervisor or engineering contact.
Maintain documentation, redlines, test records, inspection checklists, and material usage records.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, electrical codes, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Support field installation, start-up, service, and troubleshooting activities when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.