Senior Panel Builder

Factory Automation Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory Automation Jobs in Canada is seeking a skilled panel builder to support installation activities, assemble and program machines in the shop, and verify conformance to customer specs. You will layout panels, drill for electrical devices, and mount components to back panels and enclosures, wiring connections inside control boxes.

The role requires experience with control panel building, safe work practices, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent vocational training.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good communication with team and supervisor.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Reading electrical schematics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lay out panel back plates and mount components.
• Drill and cut holes for electrical devices.
• Assemble electrical components into control panels.
• Wire panels: cut, strip, bend, and mount wires.
• Connect relays, PLCs, I/O modules, VFDs inside panels.
• Meet deadlines with high quality while working safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma in vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Requirements

A successful candidate will be able to support the installation of machinery as required, including assembly, set-up, and machine operation to verify functioning, machine capability and conformance to customer’s specifications. In addition, assisting with assembly and programming of machines in the shop.

Job Duties Responsibilities

• Laying out panel back plates
• Drilling and cutting holes for electrical devices
• Mounting of components to back panels and enclosures
• Assemble electrical components into control panel
• Cut, strip, bend and mount wires to connect electrical units within a panel/control box
• Point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, interfaces and instrumentation
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• High standard of quality and attention to detail
• Perform all other duties assigned or as needed in a safe and productive manner

Qualifications

• Communicate issues or quality with co-workers and supervisor
• Previous experience with control panel building/wiring is essential
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines knowledge with components such as relays, PLC’s, contactors, power supply’s, etc.
• Demonstrable ability to use variety of hand/power tools and test equipment related to panel builder duties
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Diploma in relevant vocational training
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with basic hand and power tools
• Dependable and detail oriented
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and drawings is an asset

Remuneration

As a progressive employer, Ascension Automation Solutions strives to offer competitive wages and vacation packages, while supporting the continual growth and development of our employees. Training for a variety of skills is available through internal and external training offerings. Employee progress will be evaluated annually through performance reviews. Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour