Posted 5 months ago
Electrical Wiring Technician - Switchgear
@ Panelmatic
Burnaby, British Columbia
Overview
RIC Power Corp. is hiring a full-time Electrical Wiring Technician in Burnaby, BC, to wire and assemble medium voltage switchgear and control panels. The work covers wire termination, component mounting and reading electrical drawings, with a Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule. The posting requires at least one year of experience in a skilled production environment and offers a health spending account, RRSP matching and tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Wire control panels, protection systems and medium voltage switchgear per drawings
- Terminate wires by crimping, soldering and lugs
- Mount relays, meters, PLCs and terminal blocks
- Read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Maintain a safe, clean and organized shop
Requirements summary:
- At least one year of electrical wiring or control panel assembly experience
- Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Experience with wire termination techniques
- Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Home office allowance |
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Panelmatic
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Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Protection & Control Relay Panels, and Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear
Full company description
Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Industrial Control Panels, and Protection and Control Panels since 1957 Panelmatic was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, to serve manufacturing industries with the design and manufacture of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The business grew sufficiently over the years to support expansion to other geographic areas including Houston, TX (1985), St. Louis, MO (2007), Greenville, SC (2012), and Brookfield, OH - Building Solutions Location (2019). Since our beginning, we have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations: ✔ Automotive ✔ Aviation ✔ Chemical ✔ Consumer products ✔ Energy ✔ Environmental ✔ Food & Beverage ✔ Oil & Gas ✔ Glass ✔ Material Handling ✔ Metals ✔ OEM ✔ Packaging ✔ Paper & Pulp ✔ Pharmaceutical ✔ Rubber ✔ Solar ✔ Telecommunications ✔ Utilities Industries ✔ Wind Power We have designed, built, and delivered equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We are able to meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery. We are known for our high quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently. You’ll find that Panelmatic is easy to work with and your job will be: …In Spec, On Time, In Budget. Specialties UL Certified: Category NITW - Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures per UL 508A, UL 50, Categories NRBX & NNNY Control Panels and Assemblies for use in Hazardous Locations, per UL 698A, UL 913, UL 120, NFPA 496, Custom Fabrication.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,910
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 207
- Reported office locations
- 410 West Rd, Houston, Texas 77038, US
- 6806 Willowbrook Park, Houston, TX 77066, US
- 1125 Meadowbrook Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44512, US
- 6882 Parkway Dr, Brookfield, Ohio 44403, US
- 8325 Riverbend Crt, Burnaby, British Columbia V3N 5E7, CA
- 3212 Old Highway 105 E, Conroe, Texas 77301, US
- 109 Prosperity Blvd, Piedmont, South Carolina 29673, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Electrical Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Panelmatic
- Specialties
- Control Panels
- UL Certified
- Custom
- Enclosures
- Buildings
- Consoles
- Turn Key
- Fabrication
- CSA
- Pneumatic
- RIE
- PDC
- MCC
- Classified Area
- Hazardous
- Blast Rated
- Operator
- PLC
- Low Voltage
- Medium Voltage
- Hipot Testing
- Power
- Switchgear
- Wind power
- Solar Power
- and Relay Panels
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Manufacturers of Packaged Equipment Centers, Industrial Control Panels, and Protection and Control Panels since 1957 Panelmatic was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH, to serve manufacturing industries with the design and manufacture of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. The business grew sufficiently over the years to support expansion to other geographic areas including Houston, TX…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | Control PanelsUL CertifiedCustomEnclosuresBuildingsConsolesTurn KeyFabricationCSAPneumatic |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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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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