Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Electrical Wiring Technician - Switchgear

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBurnaby, BC, CanadaCA$22 - CA$32

About the Job

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a skilled production environment involving electrical wiring or assembly of industrial control panels or similar equipment.
Ability to accurately read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Proficiency with hand and power tools used in electrical assembly, including wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, screwdrivers, wrenches, and drills.
Experience with wire termination techniques, including crimping and potentially soldering.
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Problem-solving skills.
Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform repetitive motions and lift, squat, kneel, bend, walk, torque, pull, carry, crouch, and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing shop environment.

Responsibilities

Perform wiring of control panels, protection systems, and medium voltage switchgear components according to engineering drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, and established procedures.
Terminate wires using crimping, soldering, and lugs with tools such as strippers, cutters, and crimpers, following engineering specifications.
Use semi-automated equipment to cut, strip, crimp, and label wires before installation.
Route, bundle, fasten, and identify wires and harnesses within panels and enclosures.
Mount relays, meters, controllers, programmable logic controllers, terminal blocks, and other control and protection devices.
Position and fasten parts, subassemblies, and components using hand and power tools.
Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions specific to switchgear.
Set up workstations to ensure product quality while minimizing scrap and rework.
Work with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and quality targets.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow safety protocols.
Perform other production assembly duties as requested.

Electrical Wiring Technician - Switchgear

Panelmatic · Burnaby, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-11

Salary: CAD 22–32

Workplace: on_site

Department: PRODUCT

Description

We are looking for skilled Electrical Wiring Technicians to join our sister company in Burnaby, BC Canada. RIC Power Corp. is a respected manufacturer specializing in low voltage and medium voltage switchgear.

Position Overview:
As a Wiring Technician at RIC Power Corp., you will play a crucial role in our production operations. You will be primarily responsible for the precise wiring and electrical assembly of our medium voltage switchgear and control panels, ensuring they meet rigorous engineering specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform intricate wiring of control panels, protection systems, and medium voltage switchgear components according to engineering drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, and established procedures.
Execute precise wire termination using various methods (crimping, soldering, lugs) and tools (strippers, cutters, crimpers) per engineering specifications.
Utilize semi-automated equipment effectively to cut, strip, crimp, and label wires prior to installation.
Accurately route, bundle, fasten, and identify wires and harnesses within panels and enclosures.
Mount electrical components such as relays, meters, controllers, PLCs, terminal blocks, and other control/protection devices.
Position, bolt, screw, and fasten parts, subassemblies, and components using hand and power tools.
Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions specific to switchgear.
Set up workstations efficiently to ensure acceptable product quality while minimizing scrap and rework.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and quality targets.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, adhering to all safety protocols.
Perform ad hoc duties related to production assembly as requested.

Requirements

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a skilled production environment, specifically involving electrical wiring or assembly of industrial control panels or similar equipment.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings accurately.
Proficiency with hand and power tools used in electrical assembly (wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, etc.).
Experience with wire termination techniques (crimping, potentially soldering).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Good problem-solving skills.
Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment:

The role involves working in a manufacturing shop environment. It requires regular repetitive motions, lifting, squatting, kneeling, bending, walking, torquing, pulling, carrying, crouching, and standing for extended periods.

Work Type:

Full time/Permanent
40 Hours per week
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Benefits

Health spending account for health, dental and vision expenses
RRSP matching program
Tuition reimbursement
Annual allowance for safety boots and safety prescription glasses
Paid time-off
Company events

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About the Company

Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with engineering, fabrication, and testing done in-house to control timelines and quality. The company differentiates itself through its vertically integrated process, bespoke systems, NEC/UL compliance, and the ability to serve harsh environments, plus its expansion into modular data center solutions under private equity ownership by Neos Partners. Its goal is to reliably power critical industrial processes across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, data centers, and metals/mining, while expanding product lines and markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: North Houston District, Texas
Founded: 1957

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