Wireman at MCE Electric

We are looking for: 

• An eager wireman who will be responsible for the wiring, assembling, and testing of electrical control panels. This role requires a high level of precision and technical skill to ensure that all panels meet quality and safety standards.   

Knowledge and abilities: 

• Ability to read electrical drawings and panel layouts 
• Good attention to detail and neat wiring practices 
• Knowledge of industrial control components 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
• Basic fault-finding and testing skills 
• Ability to work with low-voltage and control circuits 

​​​​​​​Key Responsibilities: 

• Assemble electrical control panels, distribution boards, 
• Install and wire components such as: 
• Circuit breakers 
• Contactors 
• Relays 
• Timers 
• Terminal blocks
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings. 
• Cut, strip, label, and terminate wires according to wiring standards. 
• Mount electrical components on DIN rails, panels, and backplates. 
• Perform point-to-point wiring inside panels. 
• Test panels for continuity, insulation, and functionality before delivery. 
• Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting in panels. 
• Ensure wiring complies with South African electrical standards (SANS 10142). 
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop environment. 
• Reading a panel drawing 
• Mounting components on a panel board 
• Wiring contactors and relays 
• Labelling wires and terminals 
• Testing circuits with a multimeter 
• Preparing completed panels for installation 

​​​​​​​Boxes to tick: 

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF 4
• Electrical qualification (N2–N4 Electrical Engineering or Trade Test) 
• Experience in panel wiring or electrical assembly 
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems