Panel Shop Technician - Flow Control Group

Panel Shop Technician

Griffin, GA, USA Req #957

Monday, October 28, 2024

Company: Goforth Williamson

About Us In February of 2004, two mechanical engineers teamed together to form Goforth Williamson, Inc. With over 30 years of rotating equipment experience between them, Travis and David focused on developing GWI into a customer-oriented service company. Since that time, GWI has grown to a company with over 50 full-time employees. The employees of GWI are specialists in their fields. They have a vast knowledge of pumping equipment and the applications they are used in. The employees have experience from Original Equipment Manufacturers, motor shops, contractors, machine shops and other rotating equipment repair facilities.

Website: www.goforthwilliamson.com

We are a fast‐growing company based in Griffin, GA that offers its employees competitive compensation with benefits, a tremendous team of people with which to work, and the ability to do something new every day.

Do you thrive in a fast‐paced environment where every day is different? Do you like working with your hands and enjoy the challenge of building things and making them work? If so, this position is exactly what you are seeking ‐ come join our team

Company: Goforth Williamson, Inc. (GWI) is one of the leading municipal pump service and sales companies in the state of Georgia. GWI boasts the largest repair facility in the state of Georgia for municipal water and wastewater pumps, is a sales rep for the biggest pump manufacturer in the world, and has an entire controls division complete with a UL 508A and 698A panel shop. At GWI, we value our employees, and we recognize it is our people that make GWI successful. We strive to support our staff as they grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Position: We are seeking to fill the role of Panel Shop Technician. This position reports directly to the Controls Division Manager. This role will encompass building all types of custom control panels in our panel shop from engineered drawing packages. The controls division is relatively new at GWI, so this is an opportunity to become part of the foundation of a successful organization as it continues to expand. We are looking for someone to be intrinsically self‐motivated, a strong team player, and hungry to help make GWI the authority on pump station controls in Georgia.

This is a full‐time position. GWI offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package for this position including medical, dental, vision, long and short‐term disability insurances as well as an HSA and a 401k plan.

Qualifications:

• Although 2‐3 years' working experience in panel building or residential or commercial wiring is preferred, candidates with no experience who have the right attitude and exhibit the appropriate technical aptitude will be considered.
• Candidates who have a basic working knowledge of electricity is a bonus but not required. Familiarity with electrical schematics is a bonus but not required.
• The ability to lift things that are heavy and work on your feet.
• Candidates must want to work with their hands.
• Basic experience with power tools, such as drills, jigsaws, cutting wheels, etc.
• Good communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and able to learn new tasks and take on new challenges.
• Most importantly, the right candidate will have a good attitude

Duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Mounting components on a back panel based on a drawing of the layout. Components must be straight and level and all spacings must be correct.
• This includes:

o Laying out components and checking measurements.

o Drilling and tapping holes in the back panel.

o Securing components onto back panel with machine screws.

• Creating holes in metal enclosure, which includes:

o Marking holes or rectangular cutouts.

o Using drills to drill holes.

o Using a cutting wheel or jigsaw to make rectangular holes and keeping the cuts neat and clean.

o Using a Greenlee style punch to punch out circular holes.

• Mounting components onto dead front doors, outer doors, or outer walls of panels.
• Wiring panels based on engineered drawings using correct wire types, sizes, and colors.
• Labeling all wires and components.
• Moving panels around from work cell to work cell and to the testing area using pallet jack or hydraulic lift.
• Safely connecting panels to electrical feeds for live testing.
• Printing wire labels using special printer and creating nameplates with engraving machine.
• Cleaning up of panels when ready to ship.
• Keeping up with all tools and keeping panel shop neat and clean.
• Keeping up with inventory of consumable items in panel shop.
• Submitting reports and taking pictures of panels upon completion.

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Goforth Williamson operates as a vital subsidiary within Flow Control Group (FCG), a prominent holdings company that is a leading solutions provider focused on technically oriented products and services for flow control, fluid handling and process, industrial automation, and life sciences with locations throughout North America. As a critical intermediary between over 3,000 suppliers and 15,000 customers, over 90 brand companies, and close to 1,700 employees, FCG's distribution and technical expertise serve an essential function in the movement of mission-critical components to a diverse array of end markets and applications.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone's an Owner of the Company: Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group's success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy an attractive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(k) matching program, career growth opportunities, employee referral program, paid time off and holidays, as well as parental leave.

Training: FCG University learning and training platform available to all employees offering over 80k courses.

Career Growth Opportunities : At Flow Control Group, we are committed to your professional development. With a vast network of over 100 brands across North America, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take it to the next level, we offer custom training programs, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Flow Control Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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• Pay Type Hourly