Panel Wireman - Blaby, United Kingdom - Optima UK Inc Ltd

Optima UK Inc Ltd

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Blaby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Panel Wireman

The company:

Our client is a well-established design and manufacturer of automation and robotic solutions for a range of industries covering everything from automotive, medical, plastic injection moulding and food.

Due to significant sustained growth, they are now recruiting for an experienced Electrical Technician / Wireman to join their successful team.

The Role:

To carry out electrical wiring of panels and special purpose machines.
To be responsible for wiring all elements of machines and machine electrical cabinets, dealing with rectification work and engineering change as appropriate.
Lead projects appointed to you throughout the build stage on the shop floor.
Assist in the commissioning and development of machinery once it has been assembled and powered up.
Maintain production build documentation and complete forms as required by inhouse procedures.
Liaise with inhouse personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.

During the course of delivering equipment, it may be necessary to work off-site at customer's facilities both in the UK and overseas, therefore good presentation in front of customers is essential and the flexibility to periodically work off-site some-timesat short notice is required.

Key Tasks:

Build the equipment to the agreed time scale.
Assemble and test electrical systems, route cables and wires neatly, paying attention to relevant electrical standards at all times.
Assist mechanical build, routing pneumatic pipes etc.
Assist in setting the completed equipment prior to development.
Set all sensors and electrical systems prior to development.
Manually check operation of each element of the process prior to development.
Assist in support of installed equipment at customer's site.
Record in the build file all issues arising from the build. Keep all instruction booklets with the build for any equipment fitted during the build.
Ensure the equipment is kept clean and damage free during the build, equipment to be built to a high standard of care and presentation.
Due to the nature of the role this position requires an experienced Electrical Technician / Wireman with sound knowledge and understanding of wiring machinery and automation equipment.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential
Experience of building special purpose machinery or similar machinery
Good knowledge & understanding of electrical principles, electrical safety requirements and working to relevant electrical standards
Experience & understanding of pneumatic systems