Lead Panel Shop Technician - Manufacturing & Installation

Pillar Innovations, LLC; Grantsville (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off & holidays

Lodging/per diem for out-of-town work

Employee training & career development

Job summary

Pillar Innovations, LLC, based in Grantsville, MD, seeks a Panel Shop Lead Technician – Manufacturing & Installation. You will lead wiring and assembly of electrical control panels for internal and external customers, guiding shop floor operations, mentoring technicians, and ensuring quality standards.

Occasional travel to customer sites and extended hours may be required. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on wiring expertise, and collaboration with Project Managers to deliver safe, reliable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical experience or related education preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and project oversight capability.
• Ability to read, interpret, and markup electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Exercise safe electrical practices and identify hazards.
• Read drawings, interpret specs, and note revisions for As-Built drawings.
• Oversee panel building, wiring, testing, and installation readiness.
• Mentor Panel Shop Techs and support quality control tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers; ensure documents are complete.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team leadership

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Read & interpret schematics

Project oversight

Quality control assistance

Independent work under supervision

Tools

Multimeters

Drills

Grinders

Pliers

Wire strippers

Hacksaws

Job description

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

The Panel Shop Lead Technician – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands-on leadership role in the build and wiring of electrical control panels for internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is suited for an experienced technician with a strong understanding of electrical control panels and wiring practices who can lead by example on the shop floor. In addition to building and troubleshooting panels, this role helps guide daily work, support quality standards, and mentor technicians by sharing knowledge and best practices.

The position requires flexibility for extended hours as needed and occasional travel to customer sites, sometimes with overnight stays. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with leadership and helping others succeed, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

General Duties

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Assist personnel in identifying hazards while performing duties
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Recognize any necessary revisions for As-Built drawings, record project notes for process improvement, and report needed revisions to Foreman and/or Project Manager
• Identify and implement areas for efficiency gains in overall processes in collaboration with the Panel Shop Foreman
• Assist Panel Shop Foreman with Quality Control tasks
• Assist Project Managers and the Panel Shop Foreman with customer communications as needed
• Ensure project documents are accurate and complete
• Assist with on-site installations as needed
• Train and mentor Panel Shop Techs

Layout & Panel Building

• Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to panel building duties
• Perform panel building duties as needed

Control Wiring

• Provide oversight for control panel wiring and assembly
• Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested
• Perform control wiring duties as needed
• Oversee testing of finished panels

Electronics & Soldering

• Oversee and act as a resource to Panel Shop Techs related to electronics & soldering duties
• Perform electronics & soldering duties as needed
• Provide insight to Engineers in the design process as requested

Powered Systems

• Stay up-to-date with and ensure Panel Shop Technicians follow electrical codes and safe wiring practices
• Lead the installation of energized systems
• Oversee the function testing of completed systems
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting

Working Conditions

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to oversee small projects
• Assist Shop Foreman with Quality Control tasks
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electrical circuits, boards, etc.
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up electrical schematics
• Proficient in electrical theory and shop standards
• Proficient in the use of basic and advanced hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

How We'll Support You

WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Perks/Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Health/Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On-the-job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Min

USD $24.00/Hr.

MaxUSD $28.00/Hr.

Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)