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Position: Electrical Control Panel Builder
Department: Automation
SQ Partners clientare seeking a skilled Electrical Control Panel Builder to join theirAutomation team. This position will involve working closely with theAutomation Technicians to produce electrical wiring diagrams and contribute to the construction and installation of electrical control systems.
Personal Attributes:
- A systematic approach to work with exceptional attention to detail.
- Flexibility and curiosity, with a strong willingness to learn and tackle unfamiliar areas.
- A drive to improve processes and develop skills within their role.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with shop floor staff.
Experience & Knowledge:
Essential:
- Formal Electrical Engineering Qualification (e.g., apprenticeship or equivalent).
Desirable:
- Familiarity with automated production machinery or similar capital equipment.
- Experience working in a project environment with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Automation team to build, wire, and install control panels for electrical control systems.
- Review panel components against issued wiring diagrams and control panel layouts to ensure accuracy.
- Assemble control panel enclosures, including building plinths, assembling bays, and side panels.
- Layout chassis plates according to the panel designs, collaborating with the Electrical Design Draughtsman to ensure optimal layout and design.
- Install and secure components onto chassis plates.
- Wire the control panels based on issued diagrams, working closely with the Electrical Design Draughtsman and Automation Technicians to ensure proper assembly.
- Mark up wiring diagrams as wiring is completed, raising any discrepancies or errors with the Electrical Design Draughtsman and Automation Technician.
- Cut apertures within the control panels to accommodate components like fans, filters, and power sockets.
- Work with Automation Installation electricians to install the control panels into filling lines and machines.
Additional Information:
- This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical engineering background looking to gain experience in automation and control systems.
- Training will be provided where necessary to support the successful applicant's development.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality work and have a passion for electrical systems, we would love to hear from you.
