Electrical Assembly Technician- Panel Layout

Benshaw, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Benshaw, Inc. seeks an Electrical Assembly Technician in Panel Layout to accurately position electrical components on back panels of control cabinets, ensuring safety and serviceability.

You will read layouts, mark holes, and install components such as contactors, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, PLCs, relays, drives and soft starters, collaborating with fabrication, wiring, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, panel building.
• Excellent attention to precision and layout detail.
• Familiarity with UL standards and industrial electrical hardware.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical layout drawings, schematics, and mechanical prints to determine correct placement of components.
• Mark and drill holes in back panels for mounting hardware.
• Install and secure components such as contactors, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, PLCs, relays, drives and soft starters.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Panel building experience

Precision/layout accuracy

UL standards familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training a plus

Tools

Drills

Screwdrivers

Torque tools

Layout templates

Job description

At Benshaw, Electrical Assembly Technicianin Panel Layoutis responsible for the precise layout and installation of electrical components—like breakers, relays, terminal blocks, and drives—onto the back panels of control cabinets. This role is critical to the functionality, safety, and serviceability of the finished motor control products.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical layout drawings, schematics, and mechanical prints to determine correct placement of components.
• Mark and drill holes in back panels for mounting hardware.
• Install and secure components such as:
  • Contactors
  • Circuit breakers
  • Terminal blocks
  • PLCs
  • Relays
  • Drives and soft starters

T ools and Equipment Use

• Use drills, screwdrivers, torque tools, and layout templates for accurate component positioning.
• Operate manual and powered tools to prep back panels and mount devices securely.

Quality and Standards

• Ensure spacing and alignment follow UL, NEC, or customer-specific standards.
• Confirm that all components are mounted securely, with correct clearances and accessibility.
• Flag discrepancies between drawings and actual fit for correction before wiring begins.

Collaboration

• Work closely with fabrication, wiring, and engineering teams to ensure alignment across all phases of the build.
• Provide feedback on design improvements or recurring issues with fit and layout.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, particularly panel building.
• Excellent attention to precision and layout detail.
• Familiarity with UL standards and industrial electrical hardware.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training a plus.

In short, Electrical Assembly Technician at Benshaw ensure that every electrical control panel starts with a clean, accurate, and standards-compliant foundation—making all subsequent wiring, testing, and troubleshooting easier and safer.