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Panel Builder/Electrical Technician
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RED Group
New Orleans, LA (In Person)
$55,120 Salary, Full-Time
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Why RED Group? Culture. Growth. Opportunity. RED Group is committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day. When you work with RED Group, you get: Team-oriented organization Competitive benefits, flexible schedule, and remote options Well-established company with growth on the horizon A fun and challenging career with opportunities to grow and excel If you're a self-starter looking for a fun and challenging career with unique opportunities for advancement, look no further than RED Group. About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Panel Builder / Electrical Technician to join our growing Production team. This position is based full-time in our climate-controlled, air-conditioned panel shop and focuses on high-volume industrial control panel manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling, wiring, and preparing electrical control panels for multiple industries including data centers, energy, marine, manufacturing, and industrial automation. This role is heavily focused on production efficiency, quality workmanship, and building standardized panels in a fast-paced shop environment. This is a shop-based role with no routine field work or travel requirements. Key Responsibilities Assemble and wire industrial control panels, PLC panels, and electrical enclosures from engineering drawings and schematics Lay out components, din rail, wireway, and devices per panel layouts and electrical drawings Cut and install din rail, panduit/wireway, and enclosure components Perform enclosure modifications including drilling, cutouts, and knockouts Route, label, terminate, and dress wiring to company quality standards Print and apply wire labels, device labels, and identification tags Select appropriate wire sizes and ferrules based on drawings and specifications Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas Support high-volume panel production schedules and throughput goals Participate in QA/QC inspections and correct deficiencies as needed Assist with panel testing, continuity checks, and power-up verification Follow UL508A, NEC, customer, and company workmanship standards Receive and organize materials, hardware, and electrical components Prepare completed panels and assemblies for shipment Work closely with production leads, engineering, and QA/QC teams to resolve build issues efficiently Maintain safe work practices and follow all company safety procedures Qualifications & Skills Minimum of 1 year Electrical wiring experience required. Experience building industrial control panels or electrical assemblies Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layout drawings Familiarity with industrial control components such as PLCs, relays, terminal blocks, VFDs, and power supplies Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment Experience with wire labeling, ferrules, and industrial panel wiring standards preferred Basic hand and power tool experience Ability to lift and move panels and materials as required Competencies Superb attention to detail Team player Safety-conscious Ability to manage multiple priorities Self-starter and natural problem solver We are RED Group. And We're Thinking Ahead. RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out on Experience and Expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day. Our mission is to add value to your business by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure your company's goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICS/OT environments. Whether you are looking for a turn-key and comprehensive solution, or someone to assist your team on a portion of your project, contact us and we will partner with you to design and deploy an effective strategy.