Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston
Shop Technician
Houston, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
Job title:
- Shop Technician
Reports to:
- Shop Manager
Classification:
- Non-exempt
Schedule:
- 7AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
Summary/Objective:
The Shop Technician position is responsible for interpreting schematic drawings and diagrams for wiring and troubleshooting control panels at high standards to ensure correct installment prior to shipping.
Essential Functions:
- Wiring control panels from schematic drawings (PLC chassis, vibration monitors, pushbuttons, pilot lights, power supplies, meters, HOA switches, and other components).
- Terminating wire into devices and terminal blocks.
- Insuring wire tags are properly installed.
- Troubleshooting wiring problems as well as difficult component issues.
- Correcting wiring issues in completed panels prior to shipment.
- Assembling electrical control panels in accordance with established procedures, standards, and customer specifications while maintain a consistent level of quality.
- Assuring that all products completed are documented, including bill of materials, assembly instructions, test instructions, corrected schematic diagrams and all other relevant documentation.
- Documenting revisions and audits of schematics/prints.
- Recommending changes in design to construction in order to improve the production or quality of the product.
- Operate and safely use various hand and power tools.
- Assists in mechanical assembly and other tasks as needed at discretion of supervisor.
Competencies:
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical prints, and technical documents.
- AC/DC circuitry, PLC, and power supply experience.
- Knowledge of wiring, component installation on subpanels, in enclosures, and wire panels.
- Electrical safety.
- Knowledge of UL508a/NEC requirements a plus.
- Experience with Switchgear (MV and LV) a plus.
- Safe use of hand tools and power tools.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Time management.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- The Shop Technician position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working conditions:
Work Environment:
This position works near a warehouse setting, with little outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and standard electrical equipment that involve the use of wire cutters and crimpers, screw drivers, drills, taps, knockouts, jig saws, and band saws.
Physical Demands:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Three years of control panel wiring experience required.
- High School diploma required.
- Technical education preferred.