Panel Technician & Assembler

Sonepar • Normal, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Panel Technician & Assembler is responsible for the assembly and build of electrical and mechanical projects specified for customers, including but not limited to cutting, drilling, wiring, and installing various components of a project. This position works in close with coordination with project engineers to assure desired project results and timelines are met.

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 in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to use, read and interrupt measuring devices such as a tape measure.
• Ability to use a computer, operating software and wiring/device marking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble and wiring skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as an electrician, technician, assembler, or equivalent education from a technical school.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic devices.
• Metal working including but not limited to fabrication, welding, etc.
• Painting experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive project assignments and instructions and read, view, interpret, follow schematics and layouts to fasten components on backplates or in enclosures.
• Meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Receive, identify, and sort components of a project and ensuring projects are crated appropriately and secure for shipment.
• Drill and wire components by bundle wiring, cables, etc. in a neat manner.
• Demonstrate and understand components for safe operation and install VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, pushbuttons, switches, relays, starters, transformers, etc.
• Test and troubleshoot completed projects and connect required devices (sensors, motors, disconnects, power cables, etc.).
• Work safely around 480V, 120V, 24V and pressurized systems.
• Learn and navigate AutoCAD when required.
• Quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
• Easily gain trust and support of others.
• Maintain an accurate follow-up system for actively tracking promises.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of products utilized in project builds.
• Attend product training classes to develop superior product knowledge to apply to customer projects and applications.
• Communicate well and respectfully with customers, engineers, fellow associates, management team and manufacturing partners to ensure a professional experience.
• Develop an effective and productive working relationship with branch associates, sales associates and all managers.
• Encourage collaboration and be viewed as a team player.
• Organize, prioritize and complete tasks on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Travel to jobsites, if needed and when required.
• Perform other manufacturing tasks as needed depending upon workload.
• Perform other duties as instructed or required to successfully complete the job.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401K match.
• Profit Sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement.
• Employee Discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

What This Job Offers

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