Panel Technician

Who Are We?

Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!

Our company is structured across 2 divisions – the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.

What Are We Like?

At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: “Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration.” For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!

What Can We Offer You?

• Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)

• Competitive Wages

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)

• 401k and Profit Sharing

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Schedules

• Casual Dress Code

• Wellness Programs and Incentives

• Steel Toe Reimbursement

• Employee Engagement Programs

• One-time Home Computer Reimbursement

• And more!

What Will You Do?

Under the direction of production supervision, the Panel Technician assists in assembling and fabricating electrical panels for industrial and commercial refrigeration systems. The following duties include panel layout, locating and mounting electrical components for rack systems and electrical control cabinets, wiring electrical components in a panel, and fabricating electrical enclosures.

Essential Responsibilites:

• Layout, fabricate, assemble and label panels, and enclosures, for control devices to meet job requirements
• Wire electrical components such as control boards, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, and fuses, etc
• Assist in maintaining minimum quantities of stock materials, and anticipated material needs
• Assist with day-to-day duties that may be required
• Ability to work independently in a timely and safe manner
• Ability to consistently complete tasks within the time allowed
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers
• Incorporate teamwork concepts for maximum productivity and quality
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Effective Performance:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required, previous manufacturing experience helpful.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is helpful.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools is required.

Skills/Abilities/Specifications:

• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams, while identifying components and wire sizes.
• Ability to measure accurately using a tape measure.
• Ability to perform simple calculations.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to comprehend instructions, both oral and written, pertaining to all documentation
• Effectively communicate one-on-one and in group settings with other employees within the organization
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Capability to adapt, multitask and see the big picture to determine actions required to make the company successful
• Flexibility in work responsibilities as role develops over time

Behavioral & Environmental Requirements:

• Maintain a positive work attitude. Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.
• Regularly perform work at a bench, standing in stationary position for extended periods of time, and walking throughout the office and production areas; have uses of hand and arm; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 40 pounds.