Panel Builder

LACCCharlotte; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LACCCharlotte in Fort Mill, SC, seeks an experienced industrial electrician to build and wire control panels, install sensors, and complete machine wiring according to provided schematics.

The role requires reading layouts, following LOTO procedures, using meters and hand tools, and performing testing and maintenance with limited supervision. Occasional overtime and rare travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industrial control panel and machine wiring experience.
• Ability to learn and perform LOTO procedures for testing or maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings for mounting components.
• Familiar with EMT, Flex and Rigid conduit (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and test control panels per schematic and layout drawings.
• Install sensors, wiring, and perform temporary interconnect testing under supervision.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshoot plant equipment as needed.
• Occasional overtime and rare out-of-town travel.

Skills

Industrial control panel wiring

Reading electrical schematics

LOTO procedures

Electrical testing equipment

Drilling & mounting components

Point-to-point wiring

Conduit installation familiarity

Tools

Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Loop calibrator

Drill

Crimpers

Wire cutters

Pliers

Job description

This position requires strong panel building and problem-solving skills. Additional industrial electrical experience is a plus. Reliability and attention to detail are essential. This dynamic position will involve a wide range of tasks with limited supervision. The company is located in the Carowinds area of Fort Mill and has been in business for 50 years. Base work week of 40 hours (4-10s Monday thru Thursday).

Responsibilities:

A wiring schematic is provided for panel wiring (no wire lists). A layout drawing is provided for component arrangement and mounting. Control cabinet sizes range from 30” x 30” enclosures (common) to multi-bay interconnecting free standing enclosures (infrequent). Once panel building, sensor installation and machine wiring are complete, the electrician will complete temporary interconnect wiring for testing procedures under supervision. This position includes various maintenance and trouble-shooting tasks for plant equipment when needed. Out of town / overnight travel is very rare but expected when needed. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of previous industrial control panel and machine wiring experience desired.
• Ability to learn and perform LOTO procedures when required for testing or maintenance.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and basic layout drawings for mounting inverter drives, PLC’s, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contractors, terminals, etc.
• Understand the use of hand tools, hand crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, basic electrical testing equipment (i.e. multi-meter, mega ohmmeter, loop calibrator, etc.).
• Capable of using drill, tap, and knock out punches in mounting of components inside control panels.
• Able to perform point to point wiring of internal components such as terminal blocks, relays, PLC’s, motor starters and drives (VFD’s) utilizing electrical schematics.
• Familiar with electric motor connections for testing.
• Familiar with EMT, Flex and Rigid conduit (will train)

Requirements:

The employee is required to have or obtain a basic tool kit. Specialty tools are provided (i.e. crimpers, punches, jig saw, etc.).

• Various size and type screw drivers
• Various size crescent wrenches
• Ratchet and socket set
• Utility knife
• Side cutters & snips
• Multi-meter
• Half round & flat files
• Hack saw (blades provided)
• High speed 3/8” drill (bits & taps provided)