Panel Technician

AE; Mountain Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AE is seeking an assembler to join our production team in a warehouse environment. You will read blueprints and schematics, assemble components per drawings, and verify accuracy during the build process.

You will work with relays, controls, I/O modules, and interfaces, ensuring proper wire routing and labeling. Candidates should be comfortable using hand tools and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches.
• Reading blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams preferred.
• Production or assembly experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude beneficial.
• Ability to follow oral/written policies, procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, or sketches.
• Assemble components based on drawings, engineering specifications and/or standard work procedures.
• Identify and obtain correct parts from stock by referencing documentation.
• Wire assemblies including relays, controls, I/O modules, and interfaces.
• Perform quality checks and complete documentation as required by the customer.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and communicate with engineering or leadership to resolve.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow safety policies.
• Cross-train in other areas and support other tasks as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprints/Schematics reading

Industrial equipment knowledge (PLC/RE

Electrical theory

Measuring equipment use

Cross-reference part numbers

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Production/assembly experience

Reading blueprints preferred

Job description

Overview

Assembles a wide variety of electronic components, subassemblies, products, or systems following standard work procedures, sample assemblies, and schematics / wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• View, study and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, or sketches.
• Listens to verbal instructions from designated trainer/leader.
• Read parts list. Determine if all parts are present. Obtains correct parts for work steps by referring to the available documentation and collecting items from stock location, cross referencing the part numbers.
• Position/stage parts, tools and subassemblies.
• Assembles components based on drawings, engineering specifications, manufacturing documentation and/or standard work procedures. Interpret measurements and verifies specifications.
• Performs point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLC’s, I/O modules, VFD’s, interfaces, and instrumentation while ensuring wire and cables are routed and bundled neatly to meet internal quality standards and external requirements.
• Checks for part defects; cleans, adjusts and replaces parts as needed to ensure a quality product.
• Uses a variety of hand tools to install components, including screwdriver, torque wrench, mallet, socket wrench, etc.
• Applies labels per requirements.
• Inspects work as steps are performed and completes quality check checklist as required by customer and/or AES. Ensures all parts are fitted and installed properly.
• Troubleshoots assembly issues and communicate with engineering or leadership as necessary to reach resolution.
• Starts up and shuts down any equipment used during assembly process in compliance with company and OSHA safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown.
• Complete quality control and/or unit verification forms.
• Communicates with multiple departments regarding the status of the unit, including leadership, engineering, quality, logistics, etc.
• Maintains a neat, orderly and clean work area.
• Cross trains in other areas.
• Complies with all safety policies required to perform each job task in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as directed by leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Previous experience using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc. required.
• Previous experience reading blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams preferred.
• Previous experience working in a production or assembly role preferred.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Mechanical aptitude beneficial.
• Ability to read blueprints or schematics very helpful.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment such as PLC’s, relays, controls, I/O modules, interfaces, etc. preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, terminology, electrical schematics preferred.
• Ability to use measuring equipment, levels, squares, and various hand tools preferred.
• Ability to cross reference part numbers.
• Ability to follow oral and written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of productivity while achieving quality workmanship to achieve established metrics.
• Interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing at a workstation to perform assembly work.
• Occasionally required to lift 35 pounds without assistance to waist, shoulder or overhead height in order to install components into larger units. Heavier weights are required in specific work areas but assistance lifting is available.
• Frequent bending, stooping and walking.
• Occasional computer work.
• Infrequent climbing of ladders, depending upon the work area.
• Consistent attendance with occasional off-shift support required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a warehouse style production environment with some noise level from operating forklifts and industrial fans.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.