Panel Technician & Assembler

Sonepar•Normal, IL

45d•$23 - $25

About The Position

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, the Panel Technician & Assembler assembles and builds electrical and mechanical projects specified for customers. Work includes cutting, drilling, wiring, and installing project components, in close coordination with project engineers to meet desired results and timelines. The role also supports customer service, product knowledge, communication, teamwork, and a clean and safe work environment. The stated schedule is 7 AM–4 PM, Monday through Friday, and the pay range is $23–$25 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or technical degree.
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage several projects and deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
Ability to use, read, and interpret measuring devices such as a tape measure.
Ability to use a computer, operating software, and wiring/device marking systems.
Demonstrated assembly and wiring skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an electrician, technician, or assembler, or equivalent education from a technical school.
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
Metalworking experience, including fabrication or welding.
Painting experience.

Responsibilities

Receive project assignments and instructions; read, review, interpret, and follow schematics and layouts.
Assist with estimating projects when required and follow project schedules and deadlines.
Receive, identify, and sort project components; lay out and fasten components on backplates or in enclosures using schematics and templates.
Crate, skid, secure, and wrap completed projects for shipment.
Drill, tap, cut, and prepare knockouts in metal and other materials.
Wire required components according to schematics; route and bundle wiring and cables neatly.
Mark up as-built schematics and layouts.
Cut, strip, crimp, bend, label, and terminate wires of various sizes; cut and install wire duct and DIN rail.
Support and understand components for safe operation and installation, including VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pushbuttons, switches, relays, starters, and transformers.
Operate machinery, hand tools, and power tools safely and professionally.
Assist with testing and troubleshooting completed projects and connect required devices such as sensors, motors, disconnects, and power cables.
Work safely around 480V, 120V, 24V, and pressurized systems, using appropriate PPE.
Understand NEC and UL508a regulations and standards; learn and navigate AutoCAD when required.
Secure wall-mount and free-standing enclosures when needed and required.
Track customer commitments and expedite projects to help ensure materials are completed and delivered on schedule.
Provide customers with appropriate product information and resolve customer concerns.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of products used in project builds and attend product training as needed.
Communicate respectfully with customers, engineers, associates, managers, and manufacturing partners; build effective working relationships and collaborate as a team player.
Organize, prioritize, and complete tasks on time; maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Travel to jobsites when needed and required, perform other manufacturing tasks depending on workload, and carry out other duties as instructed or required.