Full job descriptionWe are recruiting for an experienced Control Panel Wirer to join a busy engineering/manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics and using them to wire control panels accurately and to a high standard.
You will work from engineering drawings to build and wire electrical control panels, ensuring all work is completed correctly, neatly and in accordance with the required specifications.
Key Responsibilities
*Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics
*Wire electrical control panels and control cabinets from drawings
*Install and connect components including relays, contactors, terminals, power supplies, circuit breakers and other control equipment
*Cut, strip, crimp, terminate and route cables and wiring
*Identify cables, terminals and components correctly from drawings
*Carry out point-to-point wiring and electrical connections
*Check completed wiring against drawings and specifications
*Maintain a high standard of cable management and panel presentation
*Identify and rectify basic wiring errors or discrepancies
*Work safely and maintain good housekeeping within the workshop
*Liaise with engineers and supervisors where drawings or specifications require clarification
The successful candidate will ideally have:
*Previous experience as a Panel Wirer, Control Panel Wirer, Electrical Wirer or Electrical Fitter
*Strong ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
*Experience wiring control panels from engineering drawings
*Good knowledge of electrical components and control equipment
*Experience with crimping, terminating and cable preparation
*Good attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
*Ability to work independently from drawings and instructions
*A practical, methodical approach to electrical assembly
*Relevant electrical or engineering qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential where suitable practical experience can be demonstrated
We’re particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can be given a set of electrical drawings and confidently work through the panel wiring with minimal supervision.