Panel Technician

KELE • Bartlett, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded at the birth of the building automation industry in 1983 as Kele & Associates (now Kele Companies), we became the first building automation distributor to offer an all-inclusive platform. Over the next 40 years, Kele Companies has grown into a world class Building Automation Systems distributor with its headquarters remaining strategically located in Memphis, TN and branch locations positioned in 7 states throughout the U.S. Every member of the Kele Companies team plays a key role in delivering on our promise of: “We Make It Easy.” We are currently hiring for the role of Panel Technician. As a Panel Technician at Kele Inc., you will be responsible for assembling all components of electrical panels according to customer specifications. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with enclosures, protection, communication, and control devices. This includes switches, relays, transformers, transmitters, and switchboards, primarily for low-complexity or repeat panels, as defined by Kele’s internal standards. This is a great opportunity to launch your career with a leader in building automation. You’ll have the chance to cross-train with experienced technicians, learn the full panel assembly process, and grow within the company, either by advancing through our Panel Technician track or exploring other internal opportunities as they arise. Join our team and build a strong foundation for your future at Kele Inc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn and use company software, including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD, Visio, and scheduling software
• Ability to work in a safe manner while ensuring accuracy in all transactions and to meet and maintain the position’s production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares panel enclosures for panel build process
• Prewires panel when appropriate
• Cuts, strips, and mounts wire to connect electrical units
• Installs basic electrical assemblies and hardware in housing
• Plans, constructs, and assembles test panels for experimental and production testing
• Assembles basic wires, insulation, and electrical components, such as transformers and relays, following method layouts
• Assembles and tests control devices, switch panels, transformers and other electrical equipment and components
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain specifications
• Keeps work area clean and in 5S condition.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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