Electrical Assembler

Colonial Group; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Electrical Assembler in Schaumburg, IL. The role involves assembling electrical components from schematics, wiring to UL/NEC standards, and traveling to customer sites for installations and repairs.

Candidates should have formal electrical training or equivalent experience, be proficient with hand tools, and able to read schematics. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical training or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and redlines.
• Familiarity with NEC/UL/CSA codes is a plus.
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to use hand tools and print wire labels.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical components per schematics to deliver a quality product on time.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, repairs, and retrofits as needed.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervision.
• Coordinate with other departments to set priorities and communicate needs.
• Follow quality, safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Assemble parts per job specifications.
• Ensure functionality and appearance meet project requirements.
• Assemble, build, and wire per UL and NEC standards.
• Label and tag wires, cables, and equipment neatly.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues: measure voltages, trace wiring, test relays, inspect sensors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Electrical training

Read schematics

Verbal & written English

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Education

Formal electrical training / on-the-job experience

Tools

Wire labeling software

Label printer

Job description

Principle Accountabilities

• Assemble electrical components according to schematics to complete a high-quality product for our customers in a timely manner.
• Travel to customer sites for installations, repairs, warranty work, retrofits, safety improvements and equipment transfer as needed
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Work closely with other departments to set priorities and communicate progress and needs.
• Follow all established quality, safety, health, and all other Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participate and support continuous improvement activities as well as on specific problem-solving opportunities to meet demand.
• Assemble parts in accordance with job specifications
• Ensure all functionality and appearance expectation of projects are met
• Assemble, build, and wire according to UL and NEC standards
• Print labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly
• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems including taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors, and determining the health of valves
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Formal electrical training or demonstrate on-the-job experience in the electrical field.
• Familiarity with NEC, UL, and/or CSA codes preferred.
• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and create redlines.
• Knowledge of specific packaging equipment components is a plus.
• Verbal and written communication skills required: Ability to speak, write, read, and interpret documents in English.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to use computer to print our wire labels.
• Employees must provide their own basic set of hand tools.
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills of electrical controls systems.
• Proficient in metric systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude.
• Must have ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver
• Must be organized, creative, results-oriented, focused, and attentive to detail.
• Exhibits continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for long lengths of time and frequent lifting and moving of objects up to 50lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job operates in an assembly shop floor environment. While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud environments.