Switchgear Assembly Technician

DataOne; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Opportunities to learn and grow

Friendly, team-oriented environment

Job summary

DataONE Construction in Millville, NJ seeks a Switchgear Assembly Technician to build electrical switchgear per drawings and wiring diagrams at a clean bench, mounting components, cutting and bending copper bus bar, routing control wiring, and verifying connections. You will perform torque verification, document test results, package finished gear for shipment, and assist with receiving parts.

The role requires hands-on use of hand/power tools and the ability to read blueprints with high

Qualifications

• Hands-on skill with hand/power tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and wiring diagrams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Technical education or training in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical switchgear to specification from drawings and work instructions.
• Mount and secure components including breakers, relays, meters, terminal blocks, and DIN rail.
• Fabricate copper bus bar and install per prints.
• Route, label, and terminate control wiring using proper lugs and crimp tools.
• Perform torque verification on bolted joints and record results.
• Conduct continuity and point-to-point checks to validate wiring.
• Inspect and document results to meet quality standards.
• Package completed products for shipment and assist with receiving parts.

Skills

Hand/power tools

Read drawings

Measurement tools

Wiring diagrams

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Technical education or training

Tools

Multimeter

Torque wrench

Crimp tools

Bus bar fabrication

Job description

Switchgear Assembly TechnicianCompany: DataONE ConstructionLocation: Millville, NJSchedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, First ShiftA day in the lifeYou start your morning at a clean bench with a fresh set of drawings and wiring diagrams. After reviewing the spec, you lay out breakers, relays, meters, terminal blocks, and DIN rail, then mount every component with precision. By mid-morning, you’re cutting, bending, drilling, and installing copper bus bar exactly as called out, ensuring fit and clearances are spot on. After lunch, you route and label control wiring, crimping the correct connectors and lugs, and then pull out the torque wrench to verify every bolted connection. You finish the build with continuity and point‑to‑point checks, mark results per quality procedures, and complete inspection documentation. If needed, you help package finished gear for shipment, assist with receiving parts, and keep the workcell tidy and safe.Your impactBuild electrical switchgear to specification from assembly drawings, schematics, and work instructions.Mount and secure electrical components including breakers, relays, meters, terminal blocks, and DIN rail.Fabricate copper bus bar (cut, bend, drill) and install per prints.Route, label, and terminate control wiring using proper lugs, connectors, and crimp tools.Perform torque verification on bolted joints and record/mark per quality requirements.Conduct continuity and point‑to‑point checks to validate correct wiring.Inspect and document results to meet quality standards.Package completed products and prepare orders for shipment as needed.Assist with receiving inventory and general production support.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; follow all safety procedures.What you’ll bring (Required)Hands‑on skill with hand/power tools and measuring devices (tape measure, calipers, torque wrenches).Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and wiring diagrams.High attention to detail and commitment to quality.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Reliable attendance and positive work ethic.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.Nice to have (Preferred)Background in switchgear, panel, or electrical/electronic assembly.Technical education or training (trade school, apprenticeship, or military experience).Experience fabricating bus bar and/or terminating control wiring.Experience using a multimeter for continuity testing.Packing and shipping experience.What we offerCompetitive pay based on experience.Stable, full‑time employment.Health, vision, and dental insurance (eligibility after probationary period).Opportunities to learn and grow within the company.Friendly, team‑oriented work environment.Core proficienciesElectrical SchematicsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentElectrical AssemblerElectromechanicalElectronic AssemblyProductionQuality InspectionsManufacturing