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Electrical Control Panel Tech/or Wirer
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$67,204 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Shift:
7:00 AM start..2ndShift:
2:30 PM startPOSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking Electrical Control Panel Technicians with at least two years of experience building and wiring electrical control panels. Technicians will assemble, wire, and install electrical control systems while working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, bills of materials, and work instructions.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and wire electrical control panels, junction boxes, operator stations, and related subassemblies.
- Perform point-to-point wiring according to electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Install and wire electrical components, including PLC hardware, relays, switches, indicator lights, and terminal blocks.
- Read and follow electrical schematics, blueprints, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Drill, tap, and modify cabinets and enclosures for component installation and wiring layouts.
- Use wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, drills, and other hand and power tools.
- Install completed electrical assemblies into cabinets, enclosures, and control desks.
- Perform related mechanical assembly and basic fabrication, including drilling, tapping, cutting, deburring, and grinding.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality and engineering specifications.
- Document wiring or design changes and communicate necessary updates.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience building and wiring electrical control panels.
- Hands-on point-to-point wiring experience.
- Ability to read and follow electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience installing and wiring electrical components in control panels, cabinets, or operator stations.
- Experience using electrical assembly tools and performing basic panel fabrication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.