Switchgear Technician

Group CBS, Inc.; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. in Seymour, CT seeks a Switchgear Technician to assemble/disassemble industrial switchgear and craft custom enclosures and buss work per customer specs.

The role involves setting up metalworking machines, reading prints, and building prototypes, with emphasis on safety, precision, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment in Seymour. Requires own tools; welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Welding, Construction, or Electrical experience (1 year each) preferred.
• Ability to read common measurement tools.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Own mechanics tools required; specialty tools provided.

Responsibilities

• Setup, program, and run metal working machines.
• Material handling and organization.
• Print reading.
• Problem solving.
• Build parts for prototypes and low-production runs.
• Assemble/disassemble electrical switchgear.
• Create enclosures and buss work per customer specs.
• Build prototypes and test products.
• Cut and weld metal.
• Install insulation and properly install over buss.
• Rack breakers in/out of cubicles and know interlock positions.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school or GED

Welding experience

Construction experience

Electrical experience

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Category

Production

Job Location

Seymour, CT, US

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Title

Switchgear Technician

Department

Production

Reports To

Fabrication/Switchgear Department Supervisor or Local Operations Manager

FLSA Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Job Summary

Responsible for assembling/disassembling industrial grade electrical switchgear and creating custom enclosures and buss work per customer specs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Setup, program, and run metal working machines
• Material handling and organization
• Print reading
• Problem solving
• Build individual and low production run parts
• Assemble/disassemble electrical switchgear
• Create custom enclosures and buss work per customer specs.
• Build prototypes and test products
• Cut and weld metal.
• Choose correct insulation and properly install over buss.
• Rack breakers in and out of cubicles and know correct interlock positions.

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned

METRICS

Completes building and assembly/disassembly in a timely manner based on experience.

Ensures work area remains tidy.

Maintains records of all work performed including images of initial product or requirement received and throughout the project.

Project and demand oriented as defined by the objectives set forth by operations manager and measured based on meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not applicable. This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge/experience as a fabricator or other similar skilled trade desired not required.
• Strong mechanical and construction aptitude and troubleshooting/problem solving skills
• Ability to read common measurement tools (tape, scale, calipers, etc.)
• Must own and use your own mechanics tools. Specialty tools provided
• Deadline and detail-oriented is a MUST
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or individually
• Able to work with shop technicians and engineering to create structures and parts
• Willingness to learn.
• Experience with welding desired, not required.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong electrical skills.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well independently and in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

Education & Experience

High school or equivalent GED certification.

Welding: 1 year (Preferred)

Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent overhead/ladder work.
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.
• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 10 pounds.

BONUS/COMMISSION PLAN

No commission or bonus plan currently in place

Employee Evaluation Summary

• Introductory -- Will be written at approximately 80 days after employment and will be used to determine whether employee has sufficiently met and performed the job requirements, and will indicate whether employment will continue
• Annual Reviews – Employee will be given a formal regular annual review, which assesses productivity and demonstrated business skills and accomplishments for the previous period.

WORK SCHEDULE

Hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. You are required to be at your workstation from the start of your shift to the completion of your shift Monday thru Friday.