Final Panel Assembly

summary of position

The panel assembly personnel are responsible for mounting and wiring components onto electrical panels used in refrigeration & HVAC equipment assembly.

Essential functions 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and instructions.
• Read and understand bills of material.
• Differentiate between various transformers, pressure switches, and contractors. Have a basic understanding of electricity or the ability to learn.
• Check if the stockroom selected appropriate voltage sizes for contactors, transformers, and fuse boxes.
• Discern correct wiring for various switch types.
• Label panel according to wiring diagram.
• Wire all components onto the control panel.
• Wire all panels neatly. Check your work and ensure quality. 
• Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed.
• Complete any task as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
• Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures. 
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Attend work as required.
• Arrive for work on time.
• Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on the computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
• Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently without constant supervision, be self-motivated, and complete job assignments on time.
• Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working correctly.
• Clean work area as required.

Desired qualifications

Education & Experience: A high school level of education is preferred for this position to continue upward advancement in the Company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors. Previous electrical experience or training preferred.
 

Skills: Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend drawings and written instructions, fundamental mathematical skills, including the ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills to work in teams with others in the organization. 

Certificates, Licenses, or training: on-site training 

level/grade

1 – Beginning level panel assembly meets minimal quality standards, needs more time to complete work than estimated for the job

2 – Proficient level panel assembly meets quality standards, able to complete work within estimated hours for the job

3 – Proficient level panel assembly meets quality standards, able to complete work in less time than estimated for the job 

Interaction with others

Answers to Final Assembly Supervisor. Must be able to receive, understand & follow instructions from supervisor/accurately. The employee must be able to work with all employees of the RAE team and show a spirit of cooperation with others in the organization. To accomplish this teamwork, the employee must get along well with coworkers and ask and answer questions as needed. 

working environment

Work is performed in an industrial production area for a manufacturer of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is high in some areas. Exposed to extreme temperatures in both winter and summer. Possible stress caused by the pressure of meeting deadlines and product quality standards. Seasonal variations in hours worked based on production demands.

tools & equipment used

Wire Terminal Press

Air Wire Stripper

Manual Wire Stripper

Wire Terminal Crimper – Air 

Wire Terminal Crimper – Manual 

Drill

Screw Gun

Tie Gun

Tester, Circuit

Wire Cutter – Machine 

Hand Wire Cutter

Cable Cutter

Hand Tools

Tape Measure

Soldering Iron

Safety Glasses

Gloves
 Computer

Earplugs (when required)

physical demands

Other Physical Requirements:  Sustained use of eyesight for functions such as visual inspection, reading, measuring, and operating hand tools, along with the ability to see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision) to maintain employee safety, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection)