Control Panel Builder

Barney's Pumps; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Barney’s Pumps in Davenport, FL is seeking a full-time industrial control panel fabricator, assembler, and wire technician. The role runs Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, in an open-air shop environment.

You will follow electrical schematics, lay out drawings, and work with power and hand tools to assemble panels, wire copper conductors, and fabricate components from aluminum stock, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required; electrical vocational training is a plus.
• 2 years’ experience building, wiring, and maintaining industrial motor controls preferred.
• Experience with VFDs, soft starters, and PLCs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow electrical schematics, layout drawings, and instructions to build control panels within time goals.
• Safely operate power and hand tools to cut, drill, tap, punch, and assemble components.
• Fabricate panel components from aluminum sheet metal, stock, and related materials.
• Cut, bend, and form copper wiring using cutters/strippers/crimpers.
• Work in a team-focused environment with attention to safety and quality.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Read electrical control schematics

Tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical vocational training

Tools

Power tools

Cable cutters

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Measuring/marking tools

Job description

This is a full time (M-F, 8am-5pm) industrial control panel fabrication, assembly, and wiring position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform as a Barney’s Pumps team member. Our employees exhibit high competency, high character, and are oriented toward action.Our focus on teamwork, achievement, and a “better every day” mindset

  ensures the success of Barney’s and our employees.

• Follow electrical schematics, layout drawings, and written instructions to build industrial control panels within time goals.

• Safely operate power and hand tools used to cut, drill, tap, punch, and assemble various electrical and mechanical components.

• Safely operate tools such as cable and wire cutters, strippers, and crimpers to cut, bend, and form copper wiring assemblies.

• Safely operate metal working equipment such as hydraulic and manual shears, hydraulic and hand brakes,various saws, drill press, hand drills, rivet guns, sanders and routers to fabricate various panel componentsfrom aluminum sheet metal, bar and rod stock.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of industry standard electrical symbols and the ability to read an electrical control schematic isrequired.

• General knowledge of the NEC as it applies to motor controls and UL508A and/or 698A standards is a plus.

• Must possess, at minimum, basic skills with common hand and power tools.

• Ability to carry out a series of work instructions and stay on task without constant supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability and willingness to work safely at all times.

• Must maintain a careful attention to detail.

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, lift (up to 50lbs), carry, pull, push, bend, reach, and grasp.

• Must be able to work in an open-air shop environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Electrical vocational training is a plus.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience building, wiring, and/or maintaining industrial motor controls is preferred.

• Previous experience with VFD’s, Soft Starters, and/or PLC’s is a plus.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid US driver’s license.