Profession control panel assembler

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.

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Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Electrical wire accessories

  Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

• Power electronics

  The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC converters.

• Electrical equipment regulations

  The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk management, electrical equipment manufacture, electrical equipment testing, electrical equipment installation, warning labels, and certificates.

• Wire harnesses

  Assemblies of wires or cables that are bound together by cable ties, tape, or lacing, and are able to transfer signals or electricity. Through binding the wires together, the wires are better protected against damage, are more compact, and require less time to install.

• Power engineering

  Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of electrical devices to motors, generators, and transformers, such as an AC-DC power adapter.

• Electromechanics

  The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.

• Electrical wiring diagrams

  The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.

• Switching devices

  Devices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.

• Control panel components

  The elements present in control panels, such as wires, circuit breakers, DIN rails, switches, programmable logic controllers (PLC), contactors, and transformers.

Skills

• Fasten components

  Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

• Align components

  Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

• Mount control panel components

  Mount the electrical components and devices onto the control panel, such as circuit breakers, DIN rails, and switches.

• Read assembly drawings

  Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a product.

• Install electric switches

  Prepare wires for installation in a switch. Wire the switch. Install it securely in the right location.

• Report defective manufacturing materials

  Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

• Interpret electrical diagrams

  Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity theory and electronic components.

• Collect control panel components

  Select the appropriate control panel components, such as wires and circuit breakers, to meet the specified requirements.

• Ensure conformity to specifications

  Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

• Troubleshoot

  Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

• Wire control panel

  Strip the wire ends to ensure proper connections and attach wires to the components on the control panel. Pay attention to the wire label, colour, and size. Organise the wire by using a wire duct or cable tie.

• Strip wire

  Strip the wire ends using wire strippers to ensure proper connections.

• Meet deadlines

  Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

• Apply coating to electrical equipment

  Prepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.

• Bind wire

  Bind cables or wire together using cable ties, conduit, cable lacing, sleeves, spot ties, cable clamps, or straps.

• Organise wires

  Apply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.

• Use electrical wire tools

  Use tools to manipulate wire which will be used for electrical purposes, such as wire strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, torque wrenches, and heat guns.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB