Job Description
Electrical Panel Builder
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Electrical Team Lead / Production Manager
Location: New Holland, PA
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary
Pendu Manufacturing LLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Panel Builder to assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels for industrial machinery. This position plays a vital role in producing reliable, high-quality equipment that meets customer specifications and industry standards.
The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, can accurately interpret electrical schematics, and takes pride in building clean, organized control panels that reflect exceptional craftsmanship.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assemble electrical control panels from engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
- Mount electrical components including:
- PLCs
- Relays
- Contactors
- Motor starters
- VFDs
- Circuit breakers
- Terminal blocks
- Power supplies
- Safety devices
- Route and terminate wires using proper wire management practices.
- Label wiring and components according to engineering standards.
- Read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Wiring diagrams
- Bills of Material (BOM)
- Panel layouts
- Perform continuity, insulation, and functional testing.
- Troubleshoot wiring and component issues prior to shipment.
- Assist Engineering with prototype builds and design improvements.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Follow OSHA safety standards and company procedures.
- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to ensure projects remain on schedule.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read electrical schematics
- Experience using electrical hand tools
- Ability to accurately terminate and label wiring
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent attention to detail
Preferred
- Technical school or Associate Degree in Electrical Technology
- Experience with:
- Allen-Bradley
- Siemens
- Automation Direct
- 3+ years of industrial electrical panel building
- Knowledge of NFPA 79
- Knowledge of UL 508A standards
- Industrial machine wiring experience
- Forklift certification
Knowledge & Skills
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent workmanship
- Strong troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good communication
- Pride in producing neat, professional electrical panels
- Continuous improvement mindset
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequent use of power and hand tools
- Overtime may be required based on production schedules
Why Join Pendu?
At Pendu Manufacturing, you'll help build world-class industrial equipment used throughout North America. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our employees enjoy working on custom machinery rather than repetitive production work, providing opportunities to continually learn and develop new skills.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
