Switchgear Wiring Technician

Surrey, BC, Canada

Full Time

Mid Level

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Wage: Day Shift $24-28 /hour
Shift: either 4 10-hour days or 5 8-hour days, with the earliest start time being 6 am
Location: Surrey, BC

IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century.

What we offer:

Excellent benefits
On-the-job training
Safe, clean work environment
Variety of Tasks and opportunity to learn

IEM Canada is seeking experienced and hard-working individuals to join our team as Switchgear Wiring Technician. The ideal candidate for the position will be responsible for the wiring of control panels.

Responsibilities:

Use wire termination and component layout tools including but not limited to strippers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, screwdrivers, tee square, machinist square, tape measure, wrenches and pliers.
Follow company established practices for wire termination, routing, bundles, wire harnesses and wire numbers.
Wire complete panels per drawings including back panels and wiring between devices/ components.
Mount electrical components including circuit breakers, switches, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, input/output devices and/or all other related switchgear electrical devices.
Meeting production schedules while maintaining IEM’s strictest quality standards
Assembly of LV and MV switchgear
As required

Qualified candidates must possess:

At least 2 years experience in assembling and wiring electrical panels, back pans, doors, etc.
Ability to interpret drawings, work independently
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
Working flexible shifts as required (which may include weekends, evenings and statutory holidays)
Must be a team player
Basic training will be provided

Physical/Mental/Environment:

Physical Demands:

Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95%
Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.
Hand and arm strength: requires a strong, firm grip to hold onto wires for long periods of time
Coordination: frequent ladder use

Mental Demands:

Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment:

Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.

**We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **

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