Industrial Control Panel Builder

Barney's Pumps; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barney's Pumps is seeking a full-time Panel Fabrication, Assembly, and Wiring specialist in Lakeland, FL. The role involves reading electrical schematics, assembling control panels, wiring, and testing in an open-air shop environment.

Applicants should have a minimum high school diploma (electrical training a plus) and at least 2 years of experience with industrial motor controls. Work hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Electrical vocational training is a plus.
• Two years of experience building, wiring, and/or maintaining industrial motor controls.
• Experience with VFDs, Soft Starters, and PLCs is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an open-air shop.

Responsibilities

• Follow schematics and layout drawings to assemble control panels on schedule.
• Safely operate hand and power tools to assemble wiring and components.
• Route and terminate wiring; maintain proper separation of control and power wiring.
• Fabricate panel components from metal stock and assemble backplates and din rails.
• Ensure compliance with NEC/UL standards and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Read electrical schematics

NEC motor controls knowledge

Conductor routing

Panel component placement

Wiring and assembly

Safety compliance

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical vocational training (plus)

Tools

Cable cutters

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Drill press

Hydraulic shears

Bench tools

Job description

This is a full-time (M-F, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) industrial control panel fabrication, assembly, layout, and wiring position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform as a Barney’s Pumps team member. Our employees exhibit high competency, high character, and are oriented toward action. Our focus on teamwork, achievement, and a “better every day” mindset ensures the success of Barney’s and our employees.
• Follow electrical schematics, layout drawings, and written instructions to build industrial control panels within time goals.
• Safely operate tools such as cable and wire cutters, strippers, and crimpers to cut, bend, and form copper wiring assemblies and hand tools used to cut, drill, tap, punch, and assemble various electrical and mechanical components.
• Safely operate metal working equipment such as hydraulic and manual shears, hydraulic and hand brakes, various saws, drill press, hand drills, rivet guns, sanders and routers to fabricate various panel components from aluminum sheet metal, bar and rod stock.
• Build up backplate with wire ducting/din rail, add components, route and terminate both small and large gauge wiring to control and power components (PLC’s, phase monitors, relays, power supplies, etc).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of industry standard electrical symbols and the ability to read electrical control schematics.
• General knowledge of the NEC as it applies to motor controls and UL508A and/or 698A standards.
• Working knowledge of panel component placement, conductor routing, separation of control and power wiring, component clearance, and accessibility for assembly, testing, and future maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively to carry out a series of work instructions independently.
• Ability and willingness to work safely at all times and maintain a careful attention to detail.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, lift (up to 50lbs), carry, pull, push, bend, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to work in an open-air shop environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.Electrical vocational training is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience building, wiring, and/or maintaining industrial motor controls.
• Previous experience with VFD’s, Soft Starters, and/or PLC’s is a plus.