Industrial Control Technician / Fabricator

Graybar • Amherst, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ESD Technician is involved in all phases of creating electrical control systems and modifying standard products for customers. Work includes cutting and drilling control cabinets and panels, mounting and wiring components, and participating in final testing. The successful candidate can contribute to a team, follow written and verbal instructions, and offer suggestions and concerns to improve the final product.

The position is based at Shingle & Gibb’s Amherst, New York location. Most work takes place in a shop fabricating control cabinets and assembling or modifying standard control components for multiple projects. Work may also take place in an office or in the field. Travel is generally not required, though local or regional trips may be needed to test or troubleshoot cabinets and equipment at customer locations.

The Monday–Friday work schedule is 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The expected starting pay is $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of industrial control components, such as push buttons, switches, pilot lights, and motor control components.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Customer/client focus.
• Problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to read layout, fabrication, and electrical wiring drawings.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and hold and use hand tools during fabrication.
• Ability to accurately measure and cut materials and cut, strip, crimp, and solder wires.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, pay attention to detail, and multitask.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, walk frequently, lift up to 40 pounds independently, and read drawings and component markings and labels.
• Willingness to use company-provided safety equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certificate or at least one year of equivalent work experience in an electrical or mechanical area.
• One to three years of experience building control panels.
• Experience creating and modifying CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, promote, and demonstrate Shingle & Gibb’s core values, policies, and procedures throughout the organization.
• Read layout and fabrication drawings to prepare control cabinets for fabrication.
• Safely use hand and power tools to drill, cut, and tap control cabinets.
• Read electrical wiring diagrams to connect control-cabinet components precisely.
• Measure and cut materials according to drawings and instructions.
• Use hand tools to cut, strip, crimp, and solder wires.
• Collaborate with others and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Move between projects as materials become available or priorities change.
• Participate in final testing of electrical control systems and, when needed, test or troubleshoot cabinets and equipment at customer locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED