Panel Shop Technician 1 - Manufacturing & Installation

About Us

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers. We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and for the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so. We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce. Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

Position Overview

The Panel Shop Technician I – Manufacturing & Installation plays a hands-on role in building high-quality electrical control panels for both internal and external customers at Pillar Innovations. This position is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of electrical panels and wiring practices who enjoys working with their hands, learning new skills, and seeing their work make a real impact. You’ll assist with panel assembly, basic repairs, and troubleshooting while becoming familiar with Pillar’s products and services.

The role requires flexibility, including occasional extended hours and limited travel to customer sites, sometimes overnight. If you’re looking to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build something that matters.

What You'll Do

General Duties

• Exercise safe electrical practices
• Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Prepare finished control panels for shipment
• Assist with on-site installations as needed
• Learn to perform electrical troubleshooting

Layout & Panel Building

• Learn to measure, layout, and fabricate enclosures according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Learn to prepare and mount din rail and Panduit
• Learn to install terminal blocks and devices
• Learn to label and install tags on terminal blocks and devices

Control Wiring

• Assist with wiring control panels according to CAD drawings and bill of materials
• Assist with the assembly of control panels and enclosures
• Assist with wire cutting, stripping, and crimping

Working Conditions

• Stand for an extended period of time
• Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / crawl / kneel
• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience and/or education in electrical related work preferred
• Graduate of a technical school with emphasis in electrical work is a plus
• Ability to differentiate color codes
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and shop standards
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as pliers, hacksaws, wire strippers, multimeters, drills, grinders, etc.

How We'll Support You

WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED

Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.

Perks/Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Health/Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short/Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
• Employee focused work environment
• On-the-job mentoring and training
• Internal job postings
• Performance and salary reviews
• Employee feedback program
• Safety-first and drug free work environments
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Advancement through defined employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Min

USD $18.00/Hr.

Max

USD $21.00/Hr.

Shift Differential (if working 2nd shift)