Switchgear Technician
3 months ago
JOB SUMMARY
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation: $20-$30 per hour (depending on experience)
Responsible for assembling/disassembling industrial grade electrical switchgear and creating custom enclosures and buss work per customer specs.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **
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Setup, program, and run metal working machines
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Material handling and organization
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Print reading
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Problem solving
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Build individual and low production run parts
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Assemble/disassemble electrical switchgear
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Create custom enclosures and buss work per customer specs.
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Build prototypes and test products
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Cut and weld metal.
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Choose correct insulation and properly install over buss.
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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
**QUALIFICATI ONS **
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Previous knowledge/experience as a fabricator or other similar skilled trade desired not required.
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Strong mechanical and construction aptitude and troubleshooting/problem solving skills
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Ability to read common measurement tools (tape, scale, calipers, etc.)
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Must own and use your own mechanics tools. Specialty tools provided
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Deadline and detail-oriented is a MUST
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or individually
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Able to work with shop technicians and engineering to create structures and parts
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Willingness to learn.
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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 **
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High school Diploma or equivalent required.
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Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
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Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
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Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS **
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Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
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Frequent walking.
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Frequent overhead/ladder work.
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Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.
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Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Required Skills
Required Experience