Power Distribution Panel Fabrication Specialist

100Hires, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks a Power Distribution Panel Fabrication Specialist to transform components into finished switchgear and breaker units, strictly following engineering drawings and customer specifications.

You will interpret spec sheets, read drawings, and perform in-process inspections while maintaining tools and supporting a small team under a supervisor. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience—ideally assembling medium/large metal enclosures or electrical switchgear.
• Proficient with tape-measure reading and conversions (fraction/decimal; metric/imperial).
• Basic English literacy (written and verbal) and desktop computing.
• Safe operation of hand/power tools; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• MES fundamentals; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical assemblies for switchgear/breakers exactly to spec.
• Maintain tools; use hand/power tools safely and effectively.
• Run in-process inspections; apply standard work and surface quality risks.
• Track shortages and keep production moving.
• Execute ship-prep activities, including splitting gear, to meet delivery targets.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis on engineering changes and drive discrepancy corrections.
• Support a small team at the direction of a lead assembler/supervisor.
• Complete final in-process inspections and mechanical adjustments for switchgear.
• Champion safety, attend safety meetings, and keep workspace clean and organized.
• Adhere to manufacturing policies and ISO requirements.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical assembly

Quality inspections

Reading spec sheets

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

MES fundamentals

Job description

Power Distribution Panel Fabrication SpecialistPower systems depend on craftsmanship. Join a team where your precision assembly directly supports customers’ most critical operations—and where your growth matters.Why this role mattersYou’ll transform components into finished switchgear and breaker units that meet rigorous engineering drawings and customer specifications. Using the master copy, spec sheet, front elevation, and WO files, you’ll turn documentation into dependable power distribution products.Your impactBuild mechanical assemblies for switchgear/breakers exactly to spec.Maintain tools; use hand/power tools safely and effectively.Run in-process inspections; apply standard work and surface quality risks.Track shortages and keep production moving.Execute ship-prep activities, including splitting gear, to meet delivery targets.Contribute to root-cause analysis on engineering changes and drive discrepancy corrections.Support a small team at the direction of a lead assembler/supervisor.Complete final in-process inspections and mechanical adjustments for switchgear.Champion safety, attend safety meetings, and keep your workspace clean and organized.How you’ll growFrom mastering three-line drawings to documenting HFDs and applying ISO-aligned practices, you’ll expand your technical toolkit while contributing to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.Reporting & EssentialsDivision: ServiceReports to: Manufacturing SupervisorSupervision: NoneOvertime Eligibility: EligibleFLSA StatusNon-ExemptQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferred.2–4 years of manufacturing experience—ideally assembling medium/large metal enclosures or electrical switchgear.Proficient with tape-measure reading and conversions (fraction/decimal; metric/imperial).Basic English literacy (written and verbal) and desktop computing.Safe operation of hand/power tools; able to lift up to 50 lbs.PreferredMES fundamentals; Oracle preferred.Core capabilitiesRead spec sheets; select hardware per requirements.Interpret single-line and three-line drawings and symbols.Execute change orders correctly.Identify discrepancies; write HFDs to initiate corrections.Understand mechanical drawings and design intent.Follow direction from Lead Assemblers; meet commitments reliably.Self-driven, organized, and results-focused; challenges the status quo to improve outcomes.Adaptable to new ideas, technologies, processes, and product revisions.Customer-first mindset; acts with integrity and sound judgment.Accurate, thorough, dependable; collaborates well across departments.Adheres to manufacturing policies and ISO requirements.Work environmentSafety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing/industrial environment with occasional outside work.PPE required: safety shoes, hard hats/bump caps, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses as needed, and respirators when required.Work from ladders (step, A-frame, etc.); operate at heights up to ~20 ft with proper lift and Fall Protection Equipment.Physical demandsMaintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs/ladders.Bend at waist and knees; extend arms/hands freely.Stand and walk for extended periods.Frequently work with both arms above shoulder height and at full reach.Lift up to 50 lbs.Frequent use of hand and power tools.NoteThis overview describes essential job functions but is not a complete list of all responsibilities or tasks.Technical ProficienciesElectrical schematicsMachine building/assemblyTape-measure readingMaintenance and repairMechanical assemblyEquipment installationHigh School / GEDBlueprint reading