Controls Panel Shop Lead
South Western Communications, Inc.

Job purpose

Ensight Solutions is currently seeking a talented Controls Panel Builder Lead to support the Ensight Automation team. We are growing rapidly, and are looking for dedicated, hard-working people seeking an opportunity to make a difference. We offer 100% paid tuition, a generous paid time off package and a fully comprehensive benefits package.

Our Controls Panel Builder plays an important role on the Ensight Controls team. The purpose of this position will be to plan, organize, and direct the operations of the Panel Shop operations as well as participating in the fabrication of electrical control panels. This includes PLC, motor control, and other instrument panels. Provide overall leadership for the Shop.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of area work processes. Lead the effort to develop new procedures as needed.

• Schedule and Track Production hours; with detailed information on system, and job specific functions

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities for the department

• Provide administrative and technical training for the employees

• Provide technical assistance for other departments, hands-on when required

• Act as a liaison between engineering and shop personnel to supply adequate information to perform requested work.

• Build / wire industrial control panels. Mount items in panels, run wiring, modify panel structures. Wire automated equipment as necessary. Install panels on machines. Run conduit and wiring to panels and instruments. Make terminations.

• Read electrical wiring and layout prints.

• Work at a pace to meet productivity and quality targets.

• During the fabrication keep in contact with the project engineer to solve any questions or issues that may arise.

• Apply basic knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, drives, and other control equipment in accomplishing above duties.

• Monitor job quality. Be sure assigned quality checks have been completed and meet Ensight Solutions standards.

• Monitor and enforce shop safety protocols. Maintain safety training and equipment.

• Perform annual performance evaluations of shop personnel.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years electrical experience, preferred

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics / diagrams preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting, control voltage, including up to 480VAC preferred
• Proficiency using hand and power tools in a safe manner
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools
• Good hand dexterity and strength
• High motivation level and ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English without the aid of an interpreter
• Familiarity with stainless steel metal fabrication is a plus!

Skills and Abilities

PC Skills

• Microsoft Outlook - Functional level

Other Skills

• MUST BE DEPENDABLE - Our customers count on us to get the job done and it takes every one of us!
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem-solve and make decisions.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; crouch and kneel; and must be able to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Safety is of utmost importance. All team members must observe safety procedures and use equipment and materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots.

This role experiences minimal travel.

Direct reports

This position has no direct reports.

Additional Information

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different duties/tasks be performed. I have read, understand and can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran

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