Switchgear Technician

Seymour, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024

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

  • 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

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 Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Electrical: 1 year (Preferred)

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • What is your desired total compensation?

Work Location: In person

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