Master Electrical Controls Panel Builder

Automation Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Training and skills development

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an experienced master electrical controls panel builder. The role involves constructing custom automation control systems, requiring expertise in industrial automation and schematic drawing interpretation. Candidates must have 7+ years of experience and demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position offers competitive compensation, a flexible work schedule, and various benefits including healthcare and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation electrical control systems.
• Thorough familiarity with industrial control components and terminology.
• Must be able to build directly from schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Construct a wide variety of custom automation control systems.
• Demonstrate mastery of industrial control wiring, panel fabrication and assembly.
• Understand the purpose and construction of industrial automation circuits.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Position Description:

We are currently looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and experienced in industrial automation electrical control systems to help us grow our business. The master electrical controls panel builder is primarily a production role with some onsite work. Our panel builders construct a wide variety of custom automation control systems, and must demonstrate mastery of industrial control wiring, panel fabrication and assembly. While repeat production does occur, the builder must also be able to assume responsibility for creating one-of-a-kind control systems from schematic drawings, and a thorough understanding of best-practices and UL508a requirements. Individual initiative, a dedication to quality and a sense of pride in one’s workmanship is critical. As a member of our production team, you will work cooperatively with other builders, technicians, and engineers on interesting and challenging projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Industrial Automation

Thorough familiarity with industrial control components and terminology

Functional understanding of UL508A and NFPA79 standards

Must be able to build directly from schematic drawings

Must be able to plan efficient and standards-compliant panel layouts

Must be able to understand the purpose and construction of most industrial automation circuits.

Complete mastery of wire prep, crimping, soldering, red-line documentation

7+ Years of experience

General

Strong Organizational Skills

Strong Attention to Detail

Good communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instruction

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Must have reliable personal transportation

Working Environment

Most work will be performed in a climate-controlled laboratory-like production area at our Beaverton, Oregon location. Additional work will be required in a wide variety of environments and industries, including everything from clean-room to rock quarry to military installations. You must be willing to work offsite as required, which will usually be day trips, but may also include up to week-long field installation trips out of town. Hours are Mon-Fri (8am-5pm, with some flexibility) with occasional required overtime.

Benefits

Competitive compensation depending on experience; flexible work schedule; paid vacation with additional paid time off (PTO); nine paid holidays; healthcare; 401(k); tool upgrade program; specialty training and new skills development; and more.