Wiring Technician

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Industrial Electrician Lead to provide hands-on leadership and technical direction within our electrical integration team. The Lead Industrial Electrician will lead and support a team responsible for the electrical installation, wiring, and integration of equipment within custom metal buildings and enclosures.

This position will ensure electrical installations are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, Panelmatic standards, and applicable NEC codes. The Lead Industrial Electrician will coordinate daily work activities, provide technical guidance to team members, inspect completed work, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure projects remain on schedule.

The Industrial Electrician Lead will remain hands-on in the installation and integration process while serving as a technical resource and leader for the team.

Job Duties:

• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and technical support to Electrical Integration Technicians.
• Help coordinate daily assignments and prioritize work based on project schedules and production requirements.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards for safety, quality, productivity, and workmanship.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on electrical installation practices, tools, equipment, and Panelmatic standards.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees.
• Monitor team progress and communicate project status, delays, material shortages, or technical concerns to the appropriate Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Help identify and resolve production issues that could impact project schedules or quality.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments to resolve installation and technical issues.
• Provide hands-on assistance with complex electrical installations and difficult integration tasks.
• Consult blueprints, work orders, schematics, one-line diagrams, and engineering drawings to safely construct and integrate electrical systems.
• Interpret customer specifications and engineering requirements to determine proper installation methods.
• Perform and oversee conduit bending, threading, and installation, including EMT, RGS, and RAL.
• Design and install conduit systems within space restrictions in accordance with one-line diagrams, NEC requirements, and customer specifications.
• Install electrical panels, breakers, fuses, disconnects, and related electrical equipment.
• Install and terminate electrical wiring, outlets, switches, junction boxes, terminal boards, and wall boxes.
• Install electrical systems including security systems, fire detection systems, UPS systems, and other building or equipment systems.
• Install fiber optic cable, communication lines, power systems, and other electrical infrastructure as required.
• Install electrical components in buildings, machinery, computers, equipment, and custom enclosures.
• Install heating and cooling electrical systems in industrial buildings and enclosures.
• Install cable tray and open wiring systems.
• Install utility fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, fuse holders, panels, and other electrical components.
• Measure, cut, and install frameworks and supports for conduit, control panels, junction boxes, and other electrical devices.
• Connect electrical systems to power sources in accordance with applicable electrical requirements.
• Use mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic conduit benders to complete installations.

Requirements

• Industrial Electrical Certification preferred

• 4+ years of experience in industrial electrical installation, electrical integration, industrial construction, or a related field.

• Forklift certification preferred

• Experience in RIE and PEC Building preferred

• Experience in Electrical Racks preferred

• Extensive knowledge and comprehension of NEC and UL codes preferred

• Extensive knowledge of conduit bending preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Three plus years of experience in industrial electrical in a manufacturing environment required

• Three plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, conduit bender, etc.) required

• Knowledge of NEC codes and comprehension of general electrical standard required

• Three plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required

• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required

• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required

• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required

• Ability to stoop and bend required

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required

• Excellent color vision and eyesight required

• Alignment with company core values required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee-only coverage
• 80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years