Switchboard Electrician

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Switchboard Electrician to join our production team. You will read wiring diagrams, operate tools, and perform panel wiring and instrument installation based on layouts and schematics.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and good communication. You will work with hand and power tools and help colleagues as needed in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and well organized.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Experience in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to assist and support others.

Responsibilities

• Read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Operate all department tools and equipment.
• Be familiar with and know how to perform all phases and types of panel wiring such as bunch, bundle, gutter and form wiring.
• Install and wire instruments from a simple layout sketch or prints, wiring diagram, or schematic.
• Install various types of nameplates.
• Make a diligent effort to spot possible errors or discrepancies in all phases of work including layout prints, wiring diagrams or schematics and bring them to the attention of the proper authority.

Skills

Reading wiring diagrams

Tape measure

Hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organized

Team support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to grow their careers, solve complex challenges, and make an impact on the industries and communities we serve.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Switchboard Electrician – Des Moines, Iowa

Reporting to the Department Foreman, the Switchboard Electrician will be an essential member of Electrical Power Products, Inc. production and assembly. This individual will complete the duties of a Journeyman, in addition to all other responsibilities of this job.

What a typical day looks like:

• Read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Operate all department tools and equipment.
• Be familiar with and know how to perform all phases and types of panel wiring such as bunch, bundle, gutter and form wiring.
• Install and wire instruments from a simple layout sketch or prints, wiring diagram, or schematic.
• Install various types of nameplates.
• Make a diligent effort to spot possible errors or discrepancies in all phases of work including layout prints, wiring diagrams or schematics and bring them to the attention of the proper authority.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and well organized.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Experience in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to assist and support others.

EP² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at EP², you must complete the application process first).