Electrical Control Panel Builder

Maren Engineering Corporation; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycling baler manufacturing seeks an Electrical Control Panel Builder/Assembler. This role involves using schematics and working with high and low voltage electricity. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and are willing to learn. Full-time position with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off)

9 Holidays

Attendance Bonus

401K with company match

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work using electrical schematics.
• Experience with three phase power.
• Knowledge of motor controls, PLC's, HMI's and VFD's.

Responsibilities

• Ability to install wiring including three phase power and control circuits.
• Route machine cabling and terminate connections in electric motors.
• Ability to identify problems with components and schematics.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Troubleshooting

Understanding of UL-508A standards

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Electrical Control Panel Builder/Assembler - Komar Industries / Maren Engineering

SUMMARY

• Starting Rate: $23.00 - $25.00/Hour.
• Full Time.
• Benefits: 10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off), 9 Holidays, Attendance Bonus, 401K with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

ABOUT KOMAR/MAREN:

Komar/Maren Engineering is an industry leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders has manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high quality and quantity recycled materials.

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with solid electrical skills. You will be working from schematics, drawings, and instructions to perform builds. Prior experience with high and low voltage electricity is a definite plus. A strong work ethic and a passion to learn the field inside and out is absolutely required. This is not a repetitive function; every machine requires free thinking and extreme diligence. We design and manufacture our machinery from the ground up and this position provides a great opportunity to strengthen your personal skills and knowledge with an ever-growing company

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Ability to perform work using electrical schematics and job specifications.
• Ability to install wiring, including three phase power, control circuits and safety circuits.
• Experience with high and low voltage electricity.
• Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical machine assembly.
• Drill, tap, punch, and cut holes in sheet metal and machine framing to mount panel and machine components.
• Route machine cabling and terminate connections in electric motors, transformers, junction boxes and control devices.
• Experience using a variety of handheld and precision measuring tools.
• Ability to identify problems with components and schematics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform work using electrical schematics.
• Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of motor controls, PLC's, HMI's and VFD's.
• Experience with three phase power. (208, 240, 480, 600VAC)
• Familiar with electrical components (Circuit breakers, control relays, motor starters, etc.)
• Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Must have understanding of UL-508A standards.
• Previous experience working on control panels.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading.
• Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to complete work neatly and in a timely fashion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, and talk, or hear.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

About Maren Engineering Corporation:

Maren Engineering is an industry leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders has manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high quality and quantity recycled materials.