Panel Shop Technician 1 - Manufacturing & Installation

Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation

Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands‑on role in building high‑quality electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of electrical panels and wiring practices who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and seeing their work make a real impact. You’ll assist with panel assembly, basic repairs, and troubleshooting while becoming familiar with Pillar’s products and services.

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment
• Assist with on‑site installations as needed
• Learn to perform electrical troubleshooting

• Learn to measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Learn to prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Learn to install terminal blocks and devices
• Learn to label and install tags on terminal blocks and devices

• Assist with wiring control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assist with the assembly of control panels and enclosures
• Assist with wire cutting, stripping, and crimping

• 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
• Previous experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical work is a plus
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and shop standards
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health/Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short/Long term Disability
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On‑the‑job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Safety‑first and drug‑free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

USD $18.00 / Hr.

USD $21.00 / Hr.