Electrical Assembly Technician - Industrial Control Panels
3 days ago
Greensboro
Job DescriptionDescription: *This role is with ESSCO, the electrical division of Tencarva Machinery. *Candidate must live within a commutable distance (< 45 minutes) of our Greensboro facility, which is located near the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Role Summary: Responsible for the physical assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical control panels. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: • Read electrical schematics and dimensioned layout drawings. Dimensionally layout back panels and externally mounted devices., • Mount devices to back panels and enclosures using a variety of methods, including drilling and tapping steel., • Point-to-point wiring of internal panel components such as PLCs, relays, motor starters, reduced voltage starters, and VFDs., • Use digital multi-meter to check work to ensure error-free products. Setup, test and ship finished control panels., • Read, interpret, work from electrical schematics, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, etc., • Perform quality checks on products and parts., • Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area., • Work with minimal supervision once work assignments are given and explained. Ask questions to obtain sufficient instruction to perform assigned tasks., • Travel to the job site (if necessary) to modify control panels, provide warranty support or generally assist in any outside duties as required., • Other duties as assigned by management. About ESSCO: Founded in 1955, and acquired by Tencarva in 2010, ESSCO specializes in the design, engineering, assembly, and integration of electrical control panels and automation systems. Serving a wide range of industries, including municipal water/wastewater, heavy industry, and energy/power, ESSCO delivers turnkey control solutions that drive reliability, safety, and efficiency in complex operations. With a team of skilled engineers, panel technicians, and automation specialists, ESSCO provides custom-built control panels, UL-listed assemblies, and PLC-based automation systems tailored to each customer’s unique process requirements. From concept and design through fabrication, testing, and field commissioning, ESSCO integrates seamlessly with Tencarva’s broader pump and process equipment offerings to deliver whole-system solutions under one roof. esscoinc.com About Tencarva: Founded in 1978, with roots dating back to 1926, Tencarva is an equipment distributor, engineering and design partner, and full-service repair center. Serving thousands of customers across the industrial and municipal segments, Tencarva's various divisions cover 17 states and provide end-to-end, tailored solutions for complex systems within the fluid/solids handling and water/wastewater sectors. Our service offerings include system analysis and design, application engineering, custom fabrication of equipment packages, automation and controls, equipment repair, and thermal hard coatings. tencarva.com Benefits Include: • Paid Time Off, including 10 holidays, • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life, • Annual Incentive Program, • 401(k) & Profit-Sharing, • Employee Assistance Program Requirements: Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school in Electrical or Electronic Technology; or 2-3 years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred qualifications: • Electrical knowledge - Understanding of the fundamentals of electricity and electrical circuits, • Technical interpretation - Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, blueprints, ladder logic, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, etc., • Soldering expertise - Ability to precisely join materials together using a soldering iron, • Cable installation knowledge - Proficiency in connecting, splicing, and installing electrical cables, • Electrical wiring proficiency - Skilled at connecting electrical components with the proper gauges of wiring, • Circuit board assembly skills - Capability to accurately assemble circuit boards for control panels, • Troubleshooting aptitude - Expertise in diagnosing electrical faults and finding solutions, • Panel layout proficiency - Ability to design and arrange components within an electrical panel, • Electrical safety awareness - Understanding of safety protocols and standards of workmanship, • High level of manual dexterity and fine motor skills, • Attention to Detail - Capability to carefully inspect and review work to ensure accuracy, • Problem Solving - Capability to quickly identify and analyze issues and create effective solutions, • Organizational - Competence in efficiently organizing tools and materials for the efficient assembly of electrical panels, • Adaptability - Ability to rapidly adjust to changing circumstances and environment, • Safety Awareness - Knowledge of safety protocols to ensure the safety of oneself and others, • Time Management - Ability to efficiently manage time to complete tasks within the designated deadlines Language Skills: Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform basic mathematical equations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, use of whole numbers, and percentage and decimals. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills, knowledge of MS Office Software (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet software. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have a valid driver’s license and no points Equipment Operated: Forklift, crane, hand and power tools, drills, and other equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the job’s functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of duties of this position is considered very heavy work. Must be able to exert force over 100 pounds occasionally, and more than 50 pounds frequently; climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to accommodate/adjusting the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus and maintain a good field of vision, observing an area that can be seen up or down or right or left while eyes are fixed in a given point. Must be able to fulfill all essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job’s duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and outside weather conditions; to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes. Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.