Under the direction of the Panel Shop Manager the Panel Fabricator uses schematics to wire panels control boxes JBoxes PLCs HMIs and various other electrical components.
The Panel Fabricator will fabricate cutouts in enclosures for various electrical hardware components. The use of different electrical and pneumatic hand tools is necessary to complete daytoday tasks as is basic mechanical ability with other hand tools. Working knowledge of electrical schematics electrical components wire gauges electrical standards and wiring troubleshooting skills.
Reports To:Panel Shop Manager
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Roles and responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to:
- Reads and interprets wiring diagrams point to point wiring schedules and schematics.
- Able to spot inconsistencies in drawings and discrepancies in paperwork and to ask or answer questions during assembly process.
- Able to commit to a deadline or relay to Panel Shop Manager when deadlines may slip.
- Work closely with electrical engineering team to resolve any issues.
- Performs routine tasks in preparation for assembly such as cutting wire to specified size stripping and fastening terminal connections.
- Performs wiring of electrical components and labeling of all devices and wires.
- Able to determine if components need repair or are unrepairable. Repair when required.
- Uses common hand tools to prepare and assemble components din rail and wire duct to complete electrical panels to print.
- Chooses appropriate wire colors and gauges required to complete wiring to all applicable codes specifications and regulations.
- Exercise safe work habits and maintain a clean and safe working area
- Field wiring of control cabinets into machinery if needed.
- Assist Engineers and Electrical Control Technicians with machine startup and debug.
- Arranges for packing and shipment of panels.
Required Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Ability to read electrical prints/schematics
- Ability to use multimeter to read voltage current and resistance
- Knowledge of basic electrical theory
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Knowledge of electrical wiring and component connections in accordance with UL and UL508A
- Proficient in industry electrical code NEC ANSI NFPA and OSHA.
Required Experience:
Junior IC