Automatic Control Panel Installation Worker
じどうせいぎょばんすえつけさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who installs, wires, and adjusts automatic control panels at sites such as factories and plants to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Description
Automatic control panel installation workers install control panels (electrical control devices) for factory equipment and plants on-site based on design drawings, and perform wiring, connections, insulation resistance measurements, ground connections, and other work. They handle connection work to various parts and terminals, assembly of internal panel equipment, wiring organization in wiring ducts and cable racks, insulation tests, and continuity tests. They collaborate with PLC programmers and control engineers to perform test run adjustments. As it is on-site work, it involves indoor and outdoor operations, high-place work, and handling of heavy objects, requiring safety management and precise work.
Future Outlook
With the progress of labor-saving and automation in the manufacturing industry, the demand for control panel installation technicians is expected to remain stable. Skills compatible with IoT and smart factory technologies will be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Physically Demanding Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Installation Worker → Installation Worker → Team Leader → Electrical Construction Management Technician → Chief Electrical Engineer
Required Skills
Insulation Resistance Measurement / Panel Internal Component Installation / Tool Usage / Wiring Connection Work / Wiring Diagram Reading
Recommended Skills
Basics of High and Low Voltage Electrical Equipment / CAD (Layout Design) / PLC Basic Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor wiring mistakes can lead to machine malfunctions or accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because transporting and installing panels requires physical strength. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly resolve on-site issues and troubles during installation. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mostly follows standard procedures, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required, only simple measurements and terminal number checks. |
Related Qualifications
- Electrical Construction Management Technician
- First-Class Electrician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Control Panel Installation Worker
- Control Panel Installer
Related Jobs
- Control Panel Assembler
- Electrical Equipment Construction Management Technician
- Electrician
- Instrumentation Worker
- PLC Programmer