Control Panel Technician

Gerhart Measuremation; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

PTO & holidays

Life insurance & 401k

Career growth

Job summary

Gerhart is seeking a dedicated Control Panel Technician to join our in-house team, with occasional assignments at customer sites to support our automation projects. You will assemble electrical control panels, complete point-to-point wiring, read schematics and blueprints, test panels with provided procedures, and perform retrofit work as needed while collaborating with the wider team.

Strong hands-on experience, safety awareness, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions are

Qualifications

• AS/BS degree in a technical related field with hands-on experience in building electrical panels.
• Excellent at following written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for a safety work environment.
• Proficient with multimeter usage for electrical circuits troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with automation/control software programs at entry level.
• Strong knowledge of making/testing communication cables such as Ethernet, Serial, 4-20 loops, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels.
• Complete point-to-point wiring and install a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical components.
• Read drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and document build status.
• Perform panel testing using provided software and written procedures.
• Retrofitting or modifying panels at customer sites when needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Electrical panel assembly

Wiring & testing

Reading schematics

Hand tools operation

Education

AS/BS degree in a technical field

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering irons

Electrical tools

Job description

Ready for a Career Upgrade? Gerhart Wants You.

Are you looking to build your career path? Tired of working the same boring job? We’ve got a excellent opportunity for you, that will challenge you, build your knowledge, and set you up for a career path!

Gerhart is looking for Control Panel Technician to join our team. In this position the selected candidate will work in-house and occasionally at customer sites with a strong focus on assembling and testing electrical control and power panels to meet the expectations of the customer’s needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Assemble electrical control panels.
• Complete point to point wiring, and install a wide variety of electronic and electro- mechanical components (of a non-repetitive nature).
• Ability to work off schematics, written and verbal instructions. May have to determine the method and sequence of assembly operations.
• Read drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Use good judgment when dimensions or tolerances seem inconsistent or unworkable. Mark up drawings and bills of material to document the "as built" final product.
• Perform necessary hand operations such as deburring, drilling, grinding & sawing.
• Operate lift trucks and hand pallet jacks to move material within facility.
• Utilize small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and soldering irons.
• Utilize power tool safety using the appropriate PPE.
• Complete point to point continuity test for control panel.
• Complete panel testing using provided software and written procedure.
• Perform panel retrofit and/or modification at customer’s sites when needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring:

• AS / BS degree in a technical related field with Hands on experience in building electrical panels.
• Excellent in following written and verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for a safety work environment.
• Proficient with Multimeter usage for electrical circuits troubleshooting.
• Familiarity (entry level knowledge) with various software programs used in Automation / controls.
• Strong Knowledge of making / testing communication cables such as Ethernet, Serial, 4-20 loops, etc...

Why Gerhart:

• Over90 years of industry excellence
• Work on cutting-edge industrial weighing and automation systems
• Be part of a team where your skills are valued and your ideas matter

Perks You’ll Love:

• Comprehensive medical options (including 100% employer-covered plans), dental, and vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance and matching 401k
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing training

We’re a fast-growing, innovative company providing systems integration, field service, and turn-key installations for Process Automation Systems, Industrial Weighing Equipment, and Process Instrumentation. With over 90 years of industry experience, Gerhart combines stability with opportunity, and your skills and ideas will be valued from day one. Join a team where excellence, collaboration, and growth are part of our culture.