Panel Fabricator

H2E•Liberty Lake, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

QualiTEQ is a full-service Underwriters Laboratory (UL508A and UL698A) listed Industrial Control Enclosure fabrication shop capable of delivering industrial control panels of all types and sizes. Our team of experienced fabricators skillfully integrate state-of-the-art components with leading technologies to meet your automation and control needs. We maintain relationships with industry’s leading equipment providers to provide our clients with innovative technology and premier value. Panel Fabricator is responsible for the assembly, wiring, and testing of electrical control panels and related components for custom commercial projects. Fabricators work closely with project managers, engineers, and other fabrication team members to ensure the accurate and timely completion of panels that meet both client specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
Verifies components with the bill of materials
Installs electrical components per assembly drawings
Dimensionally lays out panels and mount devices
Assembles electrical control panels
Installs components such as circuit breakers, relays, transformers, PLCs, displays, actuators, and terminals
Ensures correct placement, fitting, cooling, and grounding of all components
Mounts din-rail, Panduit, electrical devices and wiring within panels
Measures, uses tools, interprets visual aids and performs simple shop math
Wires panels in accordance with provided point to point diagrams
Lays out and terminates all control type components within panels
Performs proper torque testing of all terminations
Ensures proper fusing per project drawings and specifications
Performs detailed wiring tasks, ensuring accurate color coding, labeling, and routing of wires.
Neatly routes wire bundles and cabling
Create and maintain accurate records of designs, parts used, assembly steps, and testing results
Label and tag electrical components and wires
Conduct electrical and functional testing of fabricated panels
Troubleshoots and corrects any wiring or component issues during the testing phase
Cross-check work with team members
Point to Point, Continuity Visual Inspections
Measuring knock-out placements
Modifies or reworks existing panels
Ensures all panels meet relevant electrical codes and safety regulations (e.g., NEC, UL, IEC)
Ensures all fabrications meet applicable project specifications, standards and drawings
Follow strict safety protocols
Prepare fabricated panels for shipment
Take instruction from your shift leader
Report all design or material non-conformances to your supervisor immediately upon identification
Assist other Shop Staff as required
Demonstrate the ability to be trained on forklifts

Nice To Haves

Experience with UL508A and UL698A listed Industrial Control Enclosure fabrication
Familiarity with state-of-the-art components and leading technologies in automation and control
Experience with industry's leading equipment providers
Experience with custom commercial projects
Experience working closely with project managers, engineers, and other fabrication team members
Experience with design improvements or cost-saving measures
Experience with cooling/ventilation systems
Experience with PLCs, displays, actuators
Experience with NEC, UL, IEC standards
Experience with shipping documentation including compliance information and safety guidelines

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to understand electrical panel design and assembly requirements
Verifies components with the bill of materials to ensure accuracy
Works closely with electrical engineers, designers, and other team members to ensure the panel design is accurately executed.
Provides input or suggestions regarding design improvements or cost-saving measures.
Installs electrical components per assembly drawings
Dimensionally lays out panels and mount devices using various methods
Assembles electrical control panels, including panel doors, knock-out/cuts, cooling/ventilation systems as required
Installs components, including the installation of components such as circuit breakers, relays, transformers, PLCs, displays, actuators, and terminals
Ensures correct placement, fitting, cooling, and grounding of all components
Mounts din-rail, Panduit, electrical devices and wiring within panels as per specifications
Measures, uses tools, interprets visual aids and performs simple shop math
Wires panels in accordance with provided point to point diagrams
Lays out and terminates all control type components within panels, ensuring proper connections and adherence to UL safety standards
Performs proper torque testing of all terminations
Ensures proper fusing per project drawings and specifications
Performs detailed wiring tasks, ensuring accurate color coding, labeling, and routing of wires.
Neatly routes wire bundles and cabling
Create and maintain accurate records of designs, parts used, assembly steps, and testing results
Label and tag electrical components and wires for ease of identification and future maintenance
Conduct electrical and functional testing of fabricated panels to ensure your work meets design specifications and safety standards
Troubleshoots and corrects any wiring or component issues during the testing phase
Cross-check work with team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with all required specifications.
Point to Point, Continuity Visual Inspections
Measuring knock-out placements
Modifies or reworks existing panels as required for upgrades, repairs, or customer specifications
Ensures all panels meet relevant electrical codes and safety regulations (e.g., NEC, UL, IEC)
Ensures all fabrications meet applicable project specifications, standards and drawings
Remain updated on changes in standards and implement those changes in panel fabrication
Follow strict safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards, ensuring proper grounding, insulation, and protection during the fabrication process
Prepare fabricated panels for shipment, ensuring safe packaging and labeling according to delivery requirements
Ensure that all shipping documentation includes compliance information and safety guidelines for delivery and installation
Perform other duties as required by shift lead or other managers
Take instruction from your shift leader on best work practices / procedures for meeting required goals
Report all design or material non-conformances to your supervisor immediately upon identification
Assist other Shop Staff as required
Demonstrate the ability to be trained on forklifts