Panel Shop Technician II - Manufacturing & Installation

Join to apply for the Panel Shop Technician II - Manufacturing & Installation role at Pillar Innovations

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers.

We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work‑life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can‑do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

The Panel Shop Technician II - Manufacturing & Installation supports the build and wiring of electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This role is ideal for someone with a solid working knowledge of electrical control panels and wiring practices who is comfortable taking on more responsibility while continuing to grow their skills. In this position, you’ll assist with panel assembly, basic troubleshooting, and repairs, while helping ensure panels meet quality standards.

The role requires flexibility for extended hours as needed and occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes with overnight stays. If you’re ready to build on your experience and take the next step in a hands‑on, team‑focused environment, this is a great opportunity to do so.

• Exercise safe electrical practices and learn to identify hazards in the workplace
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Ensure project documents are accurate and complete
• Prepare and layout materials for jobs according to specifications
• Recognize and report any necessary revisions for As‑Built drawings to Foreman and/or Project Manager
• Assist with on‑site installations as needed
• Train and mentor Panel Shop Tech I’s

• Measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Install terminal blocks and devices

• Wire control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assemble control panels and enclosures
• Mount components on panels
• Perform wire cutting, stripping, and crimping
• Perform testing of finished panels

• Solder control board circuits and electrical components such as resistors and capacitors
• Mount and assemble control boards
• Assist with Quality Control testing of control boards

• Stay up‑to‑date with and follow electrical codes and safe wiring practices
• Assist with installing transformers and other power regulating equipment

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• 2+ years’ experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electrical circuits, boards, etc.
• Ability to consistently meet quality standards
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Proficient in electrical theory and…