Job Description:
Day in the life Your shift kicks off at 6:00 AM. You review the production job schedule, line up parts, and interpret schematics and blueprints to map out the day’s builds. You mount components, run conduit, route wiring to NEC standards, and verify every connection with your meter. Throughout the day, you log labor time and quantities in the ERP system, collaborate with your lead on priorities, and keep your station organized and safe. You wrap up by inspecting completed assemblies and noting any equipment issues that need attention. About Ericson Manufacturing Company Ericson Manufacturing Company engineers and manufactures temporary power, lighting, and electrical safety products serving commercial/industrial construction, facility maintenance, and other industries. Family owned and operated since 1918, our mission is to safeguard jobsites with quality and innovative solutions—and we’re committed to products made in the USA that deliver ease of use and long life in the field. Schedule and overtime Primary schedule: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday–Thursday) Four 10-hour workdays with overtime opportunities based on customer demand and production needs, including many Fridays Other shift options (M–TH): 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM; 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM; 7:00 AM – 5:30 PMWhat you’ll doAssemble electro-mechanical systems by installing components, subassemblies, and wiring in accordance with NEC standards. Diagnose and correct issues by adjusting, repairing, or replacing electrical components to meet specifications. Use hand and power tools, equipment, and test instruments to complete assembly tasks. Position, align, and adjust workpieces and electrical parts to streamline wiring and assembly steps. Operate assembly equipment safely and consistently. Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports to determine materials and assembly instructions. Share your expertise by explaining assembly procedures or techniques to other team members. Drill, tap, and punch holes at specified locations to mount components and create openings for wiring or instruments. Inspect and test wiring installations and assemblies to verify product conformance. Leverage production schedules and coordinate with supervisors/leads to determine work priorities. Record production data—such as labor time and quantities—within the ERP system. Notify your supervisor/lead of any equipment malfunctions that require attention. Clean and maintain equipment, machinery, and workstations daily.
Minimum qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related assembly experience, including panel wiring and conduit installation.
- Ability to read and understand electrical/mechanical blueprints, production/assembly instructions, parts lists, verbal instructions, and notes to assemble, wire, and install a wide variety of components.
- Demonstrated ability to apply prior experience and sound assembly techniques to execute detailed written or oral instructions.
- Comfort working with limited supervision to assemble units of moderate complexity.
- What you’re proficient inElectrical schematics
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Single- and three-phase power120/208/240/480 V systems
- Electrical/electronic systems
- Tape measure reading
- Industrial electrical experience
- Mechanical assembly
- Equipment installation and wiring
- High School / GEDExcellent communication
- Shop math
- Blueprint reading
- Machines and technologies you’ll use
- Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Switchgear
MultimetersPallet jacks
Power tools
Overhead cranes
ForkliftsReady to build the products that keep jobsites powered and safe? Apply today.
