Panel Shop Technician 1 - Manufacturing & Installation

Pillar Innovations; Grantsville (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work

Employee mentoring and training

Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Job summary

Pillar Innovations in Grantsville, Maryland is seeking a Panel Shop Technician I to play a hands-on role in building high-quality electrical control panels. The ideal candidate will assist in panel assembly, repairs, and troubleshooting while gaining familiarity with our products.

This position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $18.00, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Previous experience and/or education in electrical work preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with panel assembly and basic repairs.
• Learn to perform electrical troubleshooting.
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment.

Skills

Basic understanding of electrical panels

Wiring practices

Ability to use hand and power tools

Ability to differentiate color codes

Education

Graduate of a technical school in electrical work

Tools

Pliers

Wire strippers

Multimeters

Job description

Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation

Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands‑on role in building high‑quality electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of electrical panels and wiring practices who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and seeing their work make a real impact. You’ll assist with panel assembly, basic repairs, and troubleshooting while becoming familiar with Pillar’s products and services.

General Duties

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment
• Assist with on‑site installations as needed
• Learn to perform electrical troubleshooting

Layout & Panel Building

• Learn to measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Learn to prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Learn to install terminal blocks and devices
• Learn to label and install tags on terminal blocks and devices

Control Wiring

• Assist with wiring control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assist with the assembly of control panels and enclosures
• Assist with wire cutting, stripping, and crimping

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
• Previous experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical work is a plus
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and shop standards
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

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.

Salary

USD $18.00 / Hr.

USD $21.00 / Hr.