Control Panel Technician

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and work instructions
• Mechanically assemble industrial control panels, including drilling, tapping, cutouts, hardware installation, backplate preparation, and component mounting
• Install and label PLCs, VFDs, terminal blocks, relays, breakers, power supplies, and other control and automation components
• Perform point-to-point wiring for power and control circuits in accordance with drawings, company wiring standards, and applicable UL 508A methods
• Maintain neat, organized, professional panel layouts and wire routing; label wires, terminals, devices, and panels to company standards
• Perform pre-QC checks, including basic continuity verification, wiring review, and torque verification where required; correct issues identified during QC or testing
• Work from assigned priorities and build schedules; communicate promptly when parts are missing, drawings are unclear, or build issues could affect schedule or quality
• Aid with panel testing and troubleshooting, shipping preparation, material staging, and safe movement of panels, enclosures, and components
• Maintain organized work areas, return tools after use, help manage consumables and hardware, and report damaged tools or equipment
• Support team capability by sharing knowledge and helping train less-experienced panel technicians when appropriate

Qualifications

• Ability to independently read, interpret, and build from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring drawings
• Working knowledge of panel assembly tools and testing methods used to produce quality builds
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, operating instructions, quality manuals, procedure manuals, schedules, and verbal direction
• Basic shop math skills, including the ability to convert decimal and fractional measurements
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial control panel assembly experience
• UL 508A knowledge or practical experience
• Experience assembling VFD, PLC, and industrial automation panels
• Experience mentoring or training entry-level panel technicians
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills