Panel Technician & Assembler

Panel Technician & Assembler

The Panel Technician & Assembler is responsible for the assembly and build of electrical and mechanical projects specified for customers, including but not limited to cutting, drilling, wiring, and installing various components of a project. This position works in close coordination with project engineers to assure desired project results and timelines are met. Shift: 8 AM – 5 PM;
Monday - Friday

We are looking for associates who:

• Project Scope & Planning
• Ability to receive project assignments and instructions and read, view, interpret, follow schematics and layouts to fasten components on back plates or in enclosures.
• Ability to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Project Build & Testing
• Receive, identify, and sort components of a project and ensuring projects are crated appropriately and secure for shipment
• Ability to drill and wire components by bundle wiring, cables, etc. in a neat manner.
• Demonstrate and understand components for safe operation and install VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, push buttons, switches, relays, starters, transformers, etc.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot completed projects and connect required devices (sensors, motors, disconnects, power cables, etc.)
• Ability to work safely around 480V, 120V, 24V and pressurized systems.
• Capable of learning and navigating AutoCAD when required
• Customer Service
• Quickly finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
• Easily gains trust and support of others.
• Maintains an accurate follow-up system for actively tracking promises
• Product Knowledge
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of products utilized in project builds.
• Attends product training classes to develop superior product knowledge to apply to customer projects and applications.
• Communication & Team Orientation
• Communicates well and respectfully with customers, engineers, fellow associates, management team and manufacturing partners to ensure a professional experience.
• Develops an effective and productive working relationship with branch associates, sales associates and all managers.
• Encourages collaboration and is viewed as a team player.
• Aptitude to organize, prioritize and complete tasks on time.
• Other Responsibilities
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment
• Ability to travel to jobsites, if needed and when required
• Ability to perform other manufacturing tasks as needed depending upon workload
• Performs other duties as instructed or required to successfully complete the job.

What you bring:

High school diploma and/or technical degree. Demonstrated ability to plan and manage several projects and deadlines in a timely manner. Ability to work well in a team environment and independently. Ability to use, read and interrupt measuring devices such as a tape measure Ability to use a computer, operating software and wiring/device marking systems Demonstrated ability to assemble and wiring skills

Desirable qualifications, NOT required:

• 1 year of experience as an electrician, technician, assembler, or equivalent education from a technical school
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic devices
• Metal working including but not limited to fabrication, welding, etc.
• Painting experience

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance. Paid time off and paid holidays 401K match Profit Sharing Tuition reimbursement and employee development. Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement Employee Discount on products Access to a variety of trainings for personal development

Who we are:

We're the world's number one distributor of electrical products, solutions and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at one in another region, we want you to grow with us! All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.