Panel Technician
About the job
- Be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Some travel may be required.
- Comply with all safety policies.
- Square, align, and assemble enclosures, back plates, and components; drill and tap mounting holes and install PEM nuts and other mounting hardware as required.
- Lay out wiring and electrical installations according to wiring specifications and schematics.
- Wire assemblies and components, including control panels, lighting fixtures, door switches, and field wiring, per schematics; cut, strip, bend, and form wire and conduit; terminate and secure conductors using soldering, crimping, and connectors.
- Attach breakers, relays, contacts, bus bars, transformers, insulators, meters, plug devices, and fuse blocks to mounting points using appropriate hardware.
- Install fans, filters, and other specified accessories according to specifications.
- Assemble mechanical and electromechanical machinery from drawings, bills of materials, and work orders.
- Install motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and safety devices.
- Wire control panels and integrate programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, drives, and field devices per schematics and standards.
- Perform initial start-up, machine calibration, and on-site commissioning; test and validate performance against acceptance criteria and recommend improvements.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control-system faults in both shop and field.
- Execute preventive maintenance, upgrades, and retrofit projects; respond to emergency service calls and prioritize work during service visits.
- Document service activities, machine changes, and spare parts used in service reports and computerized maintenance management systems.
- Train customers and operators on safe machine operation and basic maintenance.
- Discuss errors in diagrams or production orders with a supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly or installation problems.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer service to resolve complex issues.
- May act as Team Lead by disseminating jobs, approving timecards, and performing related supervisory tasks.
About the company
SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems to OEMs, MROs, and mobile industrial equipment users. It provides design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, productivity solutions, value-added services, and repair capabilities. The products are delivered through a national network with strong local presence, combining technical expertise with customer service to offer cost-effective, maintenance-reducing solutions. SunSource differentiates itself through its long track record (85+ years), comprehensive engineering and repair services, and a focus on helping customers boost productivity while lowering operating costs. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services, foster growth for its associates and partners, and build lasting customer relationships through technical support and reliable service.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Windsor, California
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vytl expands SunSource into chemical, marine, and downstream-energy end markets.
- SunSource’s 240-plus North American locations strengthen local service and parts fulfillment.
- MDM estimated fiscal 2025 revenue above $2 billion, supporting acquisition-funded growth.
What critics are saying
- SunSource’s June 2026 data breach exposed Social Security numbers, IDs, and health data.
- CD&R’s August 2026 takeover raises integration risk after the January 2026 Vytl acquisition.
- Applied Industrial Technologies still leads fluid power scale, squeezing SunSource pricing and share.
What makes SunSource unique
- SunSource ranked No. 1 in Hose and No. 1 in Fluid Power in 2026.
- SunSource acquired Vytl Controls on January 30, 2026, adding flow-control repair capabilities.
- CD&R completed SunSource’s majority-stake acquisition on August 19, 2026, backing roll-up expansion.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement