Switchgear Fabricator

The person operating in this position is required to complete the following tasks with the greatest efficiency and adhere to all health & safety practices of the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

a)      Manufacturing and assembling all components for the production of High, Medium and Low voltage Switchgear that the company produces.

b)      Reading drawings and fabricating components parts for panel interiors for final assembly i.e.

• Cutting, punching and bending metal sheets to produce Chassis.
• Cutting, punching and bending copper lengths to produce bus bars.
• Cutting, punching and bending copper lengths to produce breaker straps.
• Cutting, punching and assembling neutral bars.

c)      Conforming to and maintaining all international standards set in the production of Switchgear.

d)     Preparing the Hz, Vert Bus bar & All ACBs & MCCBs Links as per drawings.

e)      Ensuring all panel parts are fitted and screwed in properly.

f)       Performing service jobs off the compound as they may arise i.e.

g)      Fabricating required component parts in house and install in panels on site.

h)      Follows company operating procedures, health and safety regulations and ISO requirements.

i)        Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications 

• A full CXC certificate which includes Mathematics & English A.

• Certificate in Basic Electrical Installation from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in the electrical field.
• Basic Electrical Knowledge.
  • Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and hand tools.

• Able to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

• Must be proficient in fabricating, assembling and wiring Electrical Panels.
  • Self-motivated with a results-orientated approach.
  • Able to meet deadlines.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Organizational & Time Management skills.
• Team player.

Key Competencies

Thoroughness:

Develops and uses measures to monitor and verify the accuracy of work as prescribed on production worksheets to ensure the manufacture of the highest quality jobs.

Multitasking:

Able to manage different work tasks/jobs and shifting attention from one task to another in order to meet stipulated deadlines.

Teamwork:

Able to work collaboratively as part of a team to complete delegated tasks or jobs on the Production floor.

Dimensions and Scope of Role:

• Operates within the framework of the Policies and Procedures of the Company.
• Operates within the framework to the job functions as may be required.
• Operates within the framework of the Employee Manual.