Description
Control panel assemblers read schematic drawings to assemble control panel units for electrical equipment. They put together wiring, switches, control and measuring apparatus and cables with hand operated tools.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
electromechanicsswitching deviceselectrical wiring diagramselectrical equipment regulationspower engineeringwire harnessespower electronicselectrical wire accessoriescontrol panel componentselectronicselectrical engineeringengineering control theoryenergymicroprocessorsautomation technologyprogrammable logic controllerelectricityhybrid control systemswaste removal regulations
Practical Skills
fasten componentswire control panelcollect control panel componentsuse electrical wire toolsmount control panel componentsinterpret electrical diagramsapply coating to electrical equipmentalign componentstroubleshootbind wireinstall electric switchesmeet deadlinesreport defective manufacturing materialsread assembly drawingsensure conformity to specificationsorganise wiresstrip wirecrimp wireperform test runapply soldering techniquesresolve equipment malfunctionsapply technical communication skillsrepair wiringuse specialised tools in electric repairsmeasure electrical characteristicsmaintain electrical equipmentprovide power connection from bus barsadjust manufacturing equipmentwear appropriate protective gearreplace defect componentsoperate soldering equipmentinspect quality of productskeep records of work progressadjust voltageoversee logistics of finished productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsinspect electrical supplies