Control Panel Builder II

Alterman, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alterman, Inc. is seeking a Control Panel Builder I in Texas to learn and perform basic assembly, fabrication, wiring, and documentation practices used to manufacture industrial instrumentation and control panels. Work is performed under direct supervision and established shop procedures.

You will interpret schematics, assemble panels, terminate conductors, and verify workmanship to drawings, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in control panel building or related manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate control panels according to drawings.
• Wire control panel products per project requirements.
• Install electrical components following panel-shop standards.
• Interpret schematics, BOMs, and wiring diagrams.
• Test and verify completed work against drawings; report discrepancies.
• Support Panel Builder 1 and others as needed.
• Complete routine panel builds within labor hours and quality requirements.
• Assist in other panel shop activities as needed.

Skills

Panel assembly

Wiring & termination

Schematic interpretation

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools and power tools

Job description

The Control Panel Builder I is responsible for learning and performing the basic assembly, fabrication, wiring, and documentation practices used to manufacture industrial instrumentation and control panels. Work is performed primarily under direct supervision and established shop procedures for Industrial projects.

Essential Functions

• Control Panel Assembly, Fabrication & Quality: 90%
• Independently wires various control panel products in accordance with approved drawings and project requirements.
• Installs electrical components accurately and efficiently using established panel-shop standards and practices.
• Interprets electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and related project documentation.
• Cuts, strips, crimps, labels, routes, and terminates conductors in accordance with approved drawings and established workmanship standards.
• Understands and properly uses engineering and manufacturing documents, including BOMs, assembly drawings, assembly instructions, wiring schematics, and diagrams.
• Verifies work against drawings and documentation; identifies routine discrepancies or missing information and communicates them to the Lead Panel Builder or Supervisor before proceeding.
• Performs basic quality checks of completed work, including wire identification, termination quality, component placement, and conformance with drawings.
• Completes routine panel builds in accordance with expected labor hours, schedule priorities, and quality requirements.
• Provides practical support to Control Panel Builder 1 employees as needed.
• 10%
• Performs other duties as assigned based on operational and project needs, which may include assisting in other areas of panel shop manufacturing and supporting in-shop testing activities, consistent with the employee's training, qualifications, and skill level.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in control panel building, electrical assembly, or a related manufacturing environment required. Must demonstrate proficiency in control panel assembly and wiring practices through relevant work experience.

Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of hand tools and power tools, including proper use and safety requirements.
• Able to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, assembly drawings, plans, design specifications, and related requirements.
• Able to organize work, follow procedures, maintain attention to detail, and recognize routine quality issues or discrepancies.
• Able to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete routine panel-building assignments with limited supervision while meeting established quality and productivity expectations.

Work Environment

• Workshop environment with potential exposure to heat and cold.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation.