Electrical Assembly Technician

James Moore & Co. P.L.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Team-oriented environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goshen Engineering in North Carolina is seeking hands-on Electrical Assembly Technicians to build electrical equipment and integrated systems across racks, skids, and switchboards. You will work from production orders, blueprints, and BOMs to complete assembly safely, accurately, and efficiently.

The role offers progression from foundational work to independent, complex assembly with leadership opportunities based on demonstrated proficiency.

Qualifications

• Read and follow blueprints, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Safely and accurately use hand tools and power tools.
• Understand basic mechanical and electrical assembly concepts relevant to the role.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Review production orders, blueprints, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Assemble electrical equipment, racks, skids, and switchboard assemblies per drawings.
• Use measuring devices and fixtures safely and accurately.
• Install, align, and secure components per instructions.
• Inspect completed work for quality, labeling, and conformance.
• Identify missing or nonconforming materials and communicate issues.
• Complete quality checks and production records accurately.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and others to resolve issues.
• Perform approved rework to bring assemblies into conformance.
• Maintain organized work area and promote safe practices.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools experience

Electrical assembly concepts

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring devices

Power tools

Fixtures

Job description

About Goshen Engineering

Goshen Engineering provides innovative custom engineered to order solutions in industrial automation and power distribution. We are a rapidly growing manufacturing and engineering company in Eastern North Carolina.

Our automation division specializes in custom industrial automation, system integration services, turn-key robotic systems, control system upgrades, and on-site automation services.

Our electrical power distribution division services include custom engineering of UL891 switchboards, integrated power skids, string inverter racks, EV charging solutions., custom bus duct and trough, and other fully integrated solutions for data centers, utility scale solar power, battery energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and industrial power distribution.

Joining our team means embracing the opportunity to tackle a variety of complex challenges across multiple disciplines. Our work culture thrives on a spirit of teamwork, innovation, ambition, and drive while offering a unique flexibility and a family-oriented atmosphere of a small privately held company.

We are looking for individuals who are looking for more than just a routine 8-5 job. If you are determined, ambitious, proactive in developing your skill, take pride in your work, work well with a team, value hard work, and are ready to commit to your professional growth and our company’s success, then this is the place for you.

About the Role

We're looking for hands-on Electrical Assembly Technicians to build electrical equipment and integrated electrical systems across our rack, skid, and switchboard assembly operations. You'll work from production orders, blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and approved changes to complete assembly work safely, accurately, and efficiently. The role offers progression from foundational assembly work through independent complex assembly, troubleshooting, peer support, and working-lead responsibilities based on demonstrated proficiency.

What You'll Do

• Review production orders, blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and other approved production documentation.
• Assemble electrical equipment, integrated electrical systems, racks, skids, and switchboard-related assemblies according to approved drawings and production requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, fixtures, and other production equipment safely and accurately.
• Install, fit, align, fasten, route, and secure components and hardware as directed by drawings and work instructions.
• Inspect completed work for workmanship, fit, alignment, component installation, labeling, hardware, and other quality requirements.
• Identify and communicate missing, damaged, incorrect, or nonconforming materials, components, drawings, or work instructions.
• Complete required quality checks, production records, work orders, checklists, and other documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with Electrical Assembly, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Control Wiring, and other functions to resolve production questions, drawing issues, material needs, and approved changes.
• Perform approved rework, corrections, adjustments, and production changes needed to bring assemblies into conformance.
• Maintain an organized work area and support safe work practices, housekeeping, productivity, quality, and efficient use of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement, process standardization, lean manufacturing, assembly quality, efficiency, and productivity.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and other production documentation.
• Ability to safely and accurately use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and other equipment required for assigned work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly concepts appropriate to the assigned level.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, accuracy, productivity, and safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with supervisors, engineers, quality personnel, materials personnel, and other production employees.
• Ability to learn new products, assembly methods, tools, equipment, and production requirements and work with increasing independence as proficiency develops.
• Regular on-site physical presence is required; ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform the physical movements required by the work, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment and follow applicable safety and PPE requirements; additional hours, weekend work, or travel to customer sites may be required based on business needs.
• Preferred: previous manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Preferred: experience assembling electrical equipment, control panels, switchboards, racks, skids, or related engineered-to-order products.
• Preferred: experience reading detailed production drawings and using precision measuring devices, quality documentation, inspection checklists, rework, troubleshooting, or production records.
• For Lead-level consideration, experience providing technical assistance, training, onboarding support, or day-to-day coordination to other employees is preferred.

Why Goshen Engineering?

At Goshen Engineering, you'll join a growing company where your work matters. We believe in working together, supporting one another, and giving employees the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow. You'll have the chance to make a real impact while helping shape the future of our company.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off and holidays
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth as the Company continues to expand

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goshen Engineering is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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