Electrical Panel Builder 2

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day. As an Electrical Panel Builder, you will accurately build quality automated equipment by interpreting electrical drawings. This role requires applying knowledge of Wagstaff equipment, associated production flow, and business software to equipment of varying complexity. You will be responsible for completing quality documentation, estimating hours for production tasks, and meeting production goals. The position involves building and wiring control panels, mechanical assembly of power distribution panels and operator control consoles, installing electrical conduit, pulling wire, bending and installing pneumatic piping, installing motors, and performing other associated tasks of building industrial electrical/automated equipment. You will also be responsible for electrically and mechanically testing, calibrating, and performing quality control functions on finished product, as well as analyzing and troubleshooting systems and electrical issues. Collaboration with the Production team for integration and connections, providing feedback to engineers and designers, and training other team members are key aspects of this role. Identifying potential design, reliability, and functionality issues and providing solutions, creating internal documentation and procedures, and implementing effective decision-making in a time-sensitive environment are also expected. You will mentor newly hired employees, keep the work area clean, and abide by company policies. Occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor is expected, and travel may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years related experience
Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices to production efforts
Independently evaluates, selects and adapts standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform assigned tasks
Exercises judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for projects of varying complexity
Independently utilizes standard business software applications to improve process flow and production
Prepares complete quality documents for assembled equipment
Independently utilizes knowledge of electrical principles to produce high quality equipment and troubleshoot electrical problems
Independently applies knowledge of electrical codes and standards to equipment production
Coordinates with other panel builders as well as designers, engineers, and members of other departments as necessary
Mentoring of other panel builders in a limited number of specific areas
Plans, schedules, or coordinates the production of equipment or activities as assigned
Receives general direction on assigned tasks. Work is reviewed in accordance with departmental processes and procedures
Capable of prioritizing and organizing tasks to meet production deadlines.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of Wagstaff equipment, associated production flow, and business software to equipment of varying complexity
Read, understand, and interpret electrical drawings
Complete quality documentation for equipment production according to department and corporate procedures
Accurately estimate hours to complete production tasks
Consistently meet goals with respect to planned hours and production schedule
Serve as production level subject matter expert as assigned
Interface with Designers, Engineers, other Panel Builders, and other personnel as required to effectively build quality equipment
Build and wire control panels
Mechanical assembly of power distribution panels, operator control consoles, and so forth
Install electrical conduit, pull wire, bend and install pneumatic piping, install motors, and perform other associated tasks of building industrial electrical/automated equipment
Electrically and mechanically test, calibrate, and perform various quality control and process control functions on finished product
Analyze and troubleshoot systems and electrical issues of varying complexity
Work with Production team to integrate and make connections with finished electrical panels utilizing best methods and cost effective processes
Provide feedback to engineers and designers, including the red-lining of drawings and NPR tags, to correct and continually improve equipment design
Train other team members in support of departmental processes and equipment production methods
Identify potential design, reliability, and functionality issues and provide possible solutions that minimize impact on productivity, production schedules, and/or the customer
Independently apply experience and expertise to the creation of internal documentation and procedures as assigned
Implement effective decision-making in a time-sensitive environment
Exhibit proficiency, efficiency, and competence in completing assigned tasks
Demonstrated ability to interact constructively and efficiently with others
Mentor newly hired employees as directed
Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
Abide by company policies
Work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
May perform various field service responsibilities, which may involve site visits to assist customers with electrical issues
Periodic domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
Other duties as assigned