Electrical Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

Solar Manufacturing, Inc.; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Paid Benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Solar Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a mechanically inclined individual for the 1st shift Electrical Assembly role (6:00am - 2:30pm, Mon-Fri).

This position involves assembling and wiring control cabinets, sub-panels, motors, and electro-mechanical equipment in an industrial setting. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of electrical wiring experience, can read ladder diagrams and schematics, know NFPA 79/70 and UL508A, and can operate testing tools.

Qualifications

• Technical School degree or High School Diploma plus relevant work experience.
• 2-4 years of electrical wiring of industrial equipment control circuits or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical ladder drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with NFPA 79, NFPA 70 and UL508A.
• Able to use multimeters, ammeters, and megohmmeters.
• Experience with 480 Volt Motor Control Systems.
• Operate basic hand tools, measuring devices, and shop equipment.
• MIG and TIG welding experience a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly and wiring of control cabinets, sub-panels, and other equipment parts.
• Layout, cutout, and assembly of electrical enclosures and control panels.
• Installation and wiring of motors, valves, switches, pneumatically operated components, and other electro-mechanical equipment.
• Installation of field wiring and conduit (flex, EMT and rigid) including planning the layout, bending, and fit-up.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Work efficiently and safely while ensuring company quality standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Industrial maintenance

Electrical drawings

Testing equipment use

MIG/TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Ladder/height work

Education

Technical School degree or High School Diploma (GED)

Tools

Multimeters

Ammeters

Megohmmeters

Job description

Are you a mechanically inclined individual looking for a career change? Solar Manufacturing might be the place for you. We are currently searching for a reliable and motivated individual to join our Electrical Group for a 1st shift Electrical Assembly position (6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday). We are seeking a skilled tradesman with experience in electrical assembly, panel building, or electrical wiring, preferably in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Who we are:

Solar Manufacturing is a leader in providing advanced vacuum heat treating furnaces designed and built to be the most energy efficient, cost effective and highest performing furnaces on the market. We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 20 years. We are built on traditional values and care about our employees, their success, and growth with our company.

What we offer you:

In addition to a competitive salary, monthly employee incentive bonus, generous 401K match, and paid time off we offer perks such as:

Health Insurance: We offer top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance. Our Independence Blue Cross medical plans offer a zero in network deductible, low copays, and comprehensive prescription plan.

Company Paid Benefits: We offer a 100% company paid life insurance policy as well as short- and long-term disability plans.

Location: We have a new state-of-the-art 57,500 square foot facility in an easy to get to location offering a clean work environment.

Wellness: We have a wellness program that reimburses our employees quarterly for staying active using a qualifying fitness facility of their choice.

Are you a match?

• Technical School degree or High School Diploma (GED) plus relevant work experience.
• 2 - 4 years of electrical wiring of industrial equipment control circuits or industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical ladder drawings and schematics, engineering specifications, and OEM instruction manuals.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical codes such as NFPA 79 and familiarity of NFPA 70 and UL508A.
• Ability to use basic testing equipment such as multimeters, ammeters and megohmmeters.
• At least 2 years of experience in 480 Volt Motor Control Systems.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, precision measuring devices, portable power tools, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, and stationary shop equipment such as a drill press.
• Possess basic metal fabrication skills including cutting, drilling, countersinking, deburring, grinding, tapping, measuring and fit up, shearing, and bending. MIG and TIG welding experience a plus.
• Ability to competently operate material handling equipment such as forklift trucks, high lifts, and overhead cranes & hoists.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and work from heights above floor from ladders, high lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

What your day would be like:

• Electrical assembly and wiring of control cabinets, sub-panels, and other equipment parts.
• Layout, cutout, and assembly of electrical enclosures control panels.
• Installation and wiring of motors, valves, switches, pneumatically operated components, and other electro-mechanical equipment.
• Installation of field wiring and conduit (flex, EMT and rigid) including planning the layout, bending, and fit-up.
• Maintain a clean an orderly work area.
• Work efficiently and safely while ensuring company quality standards are maintained and following safety protocols.

Solar Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.