About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled Industrial Electrician - PEC that is responsible for the assembly, wiring, installation, and testing of power and electrical components, control systems, and electrical equipment. The technician will work from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions to ensure products are manufactured to quality and safety standards while meeting production schedules.

Job Duties:

• Assemble electrical and mechanical components used in power distribution and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Install and mount components such as circuit breakers, relays, contactors, transformers, terminal blocks, and control devices.
• Perform point-to-point wiring, cable routing, and wire termination according to specifications.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Conduct visual inspections, continuity checks, and functional testing of completed assemblies.
• Troubleshoot assembly and wiring issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all assemblies meet quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Maintain production documentation and accurately record completed work.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Follow company safety policies and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Consults blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; develops additional sketches if needed.
• Conduit bending, threading and installation including EMT, RGS and RAL.
• Installing electrical panels, breakers, fuses and ensuring that the electrical system is properly grounded.
• Installing electrical wiring, wire, outlets, switches, junction boxes.
• Installing electrical systems such as security systems, fire detection system, and UPS systems
• Installing fiber optic cable lines, communication lines, and power systems
• Installing electrical components in new buildings, machinery, computers, or other equipment
• Installing heating and cooling systems in industrial buildings
• Installing cable tray, and open wiring systems
• Install utility fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
• Measure, cut, and install frameworks to support conduit, control panels, junction boxes, and other devices using hand tools.
• Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Design and installation of conduit to fit required space restrictions using 1-line diagrams per NEC codes and customer specifications.
• Connects electrical systems to powerlines to provide electricity to the building.
• General knowledge of electrical systems, wiring and NEC codes
• Using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic benders.
• Proficient in the use of test meters, meggers, and other diagnostic equipment.

• Consult with engineers, engineering technicians, line installers and repairers, or industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers when performing installations.
• Notify the lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area each day and returns tools to their proper locations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of experience in electrical assembly, panel building, switchgear assembly, or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical components and wiring practices.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and continuity testers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Three plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required
• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Excellent color vision and eyesight required
• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial Electrical Certification / Technical school certification in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Forklift certification preferred
• Experience in RIE and PEC Building and power distribution equipment, switchgear, switchboards, or motor control centers (MCCs).
• Experience in Electrical Racks preferred
• Extensive knowledge and comprehension of UL, NEC, NEMA, or IEEE standards.
• Extensive knowledge of conduit bending preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee-only coverage
• 80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years