10/22 Hiring Event Structural Assembler

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee premium coverage

Dependent coverage

401(k) match

Scholarships & education reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Career advancement

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a Structural Assembler to read blueprints and assemble structural components for power distribution and packaged equipment systems.

You will measure, fit, and secure components with hand and power tools, ensuring safety and high-quality workmanship in a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical work, experience with NEC/UL standards, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three plus years of experience in industrial electrical in a manufacturing environment.
• Three plus years of experience with basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, conduit bender, etc.).
• Knowledge of NEC codes and general electrical standards is required.
• Experience with QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and job specifications to determine assembly requirements.
• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural components according to drawings and specifications.
• Assemble structural frames, bases, platforms, supports, and other components for equipment and electrical systems.
• Use hand tools and power tools to complete assemblies while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and report defects or discrepancies.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial Electrical Certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Torque tools

Conduit bending

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

The Structural Assembler is responsible for assembling structural components used in Panelmatic’s custom-built power distribution and packaged equipment systems. This position works from engineering drawings, blueprints, and job specifications to accurately measure, fit, assemble, and secure structural components.

The Structural Assembler will use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assemblies while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity. The ideal candidate has experience in structural assembly, fabrication, construction, manufacturing, or a similar hands-on environment and is comfortable working with steel and reading industrial drawings.

Job Duties:

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and job specifications to determine assembly requirements.

• Measure, mark, cut, fit, and assemble structural components according to drawings and specifications.

• Assemble structural frames, bases, platforms, supports, and other components used in custom equipment and electrical systems.

• Work with structural steel materials, including C-channel, I-beam, angle iron, plate, and other fabricated components.

• Use hand tools and power tools such as drills, impact drivers, grinders, measuring tools, and torque tools.

• Drill, bolt, fasten, and secure structural components according to engineering and production requirements.

• Verify dimensions, alignment, fit, and overall quality of completed assemblies.

• Identify material, drawing, or assembly issues and communicate them to the Lead or Supervisor.

• Follow production drawings, work instructions, quality requirements, and established manufacturing procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Assist with material handling and positioning of structural components as required.

• Work cooperatively with Structural Assemblers, Welders, Fitters, Electrical Assemblers, Leads, and Supervisors to complete projects.

• Meet established production schedules while maintaining quality standards.

• Inspect completed work for accuracy and report any defects or discrepancies.

• Properly care for and maintain tools and equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

• Industrial Electrical Certification preferred

• Forklift certification preferred

• Experience in RIE and PEC Building preferred

• Experience in Electrical Racks preferred

• Extensive knowledge and comprehension of NEC and UL codes preferred

• Extensive knowledge of conduit bending preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Three plus years of experience in industrial electrical in a manufacturing environment required

• Three plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, conduit bender, etc.) required

• Knowledge of NEC codes and comprehension of general electrical standard required

• Three plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required

• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required

• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required

• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required

• Ability to stoop and bend required

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

• Excellent color vision and eyesight required

• Alignment with company core values required

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee-only coverage

• 80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage

• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development

• PTO and paid holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years