Panel Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Memphis, TN 38133Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals. Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized. With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact.   We are currently hiring for the role of Panel Technician.   As a Panel Technician at Kele Inc., you will be responsible for assembling all components of electrical panels according to customer specifications. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with enclosures, protection, communication, and control devices. This includes switches, relays, transformers, transmitters, and switchboards, primarily for low-complexity or repeat panels, as defined by Kele’s internal standards.   This is a great opportunity to launch your career with a leader in building automation. You’ll have the chance to cross-train with experienced technicians, learn the full panel assembly process, and grow within the company, either by advancing through our Panel Technician track or exploring other internal opportunities as they arise.   Join our team and build a strong foundation for your future at Kele Inc.   Key Responsibilities: Prepares panel enclosures for panel build process; Prewires panel when appropriate; Cuts, strips, and mounts wire to connect electrical units; Installs basic electrical assemblies and hardware in housing; Plans, constructs, and assembles test panels for experimental and production testing; Assembles basic wires, insulation, and electrical components, such as transformers and relays, following method layouts; Assembles and tests control devices, switch panels, transformers and other electrical equipment and components; Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain specifications; Keeps work area clean and in 5S condition.   Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Ability to learn and use company software, including Microsoft Office, Auto CAD, Visio, and scheduling software; Ability to work in a safe manner while ensuring accuracy in all transactions and to meet and maintain the position’s production requirements.   Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks: Medical, vision, and dental insurance ​ HSA FSA (medical and dependent care) 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Qualifications