Wirer I

Columbus McKinnon Corporation; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wirer I at Columbus McKinnon Corporation wires control panels to meet customer specifications, following schematics and wiring standards. The role includes crimping, labeling, and ensuring correct wire types are used while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency on the production floor.

You will complete documentation, adhere to safety rules, and contribute to a clean, organized workspace. This position requires physical capability to lift and move components as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read product specifications, blueprints and schematics.
• Wiring of control panels per customer specs as per wiring standards.

Responsibilities

• Review work order for correct parts and drawings.
• Follow schematics to wire panels per customer specifications.
• Ensure use of correct wires and proper crimping/lugging.
• Perform quality inspections per the Quality Checklist.
• Complete required paperwork and records.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Wiring panels

Blueprints & schematics literacy

Quality inspections

Safety compliance

Paperwork and records

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimping tools

Tie wrap gun

Measuring devices

Power tools (hand & electric)

Job description

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The Wirer I performs all aspects of wiring of control panels to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work order for the correct parts and drawings.
• Follow schematics and layouts to wire panels to meet customer specifications.
• Ensure the use of the correct wires.
• Perform all crimping and lugging activities and ensure wire Ty-bases are in the correct locations per the company’s wiring standards.
• The ability to wire standard and certain engineered panels.
• Perform all required quality inspections per the Quality Checklist.
• Apply all required labels.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Work with wire gauges of 18Awg – 450mcm
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of small hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, wire strippers, cutters and crimpers, and a tie wrap gun.
• May require the ability to use a computer to enter data.
• Ability to read and comprehend product specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to complete required paperwork, documentation, and records.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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