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Control Panel Assembly Technician

This is a fulltime first shift position (Monday – Friday) 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

Position Overview:

The Panel Assembly Technician is the entry point for individuals pursuing a technical career in a UL industrial control panel fabrication and pump station automation. In this role, you will build panels in a shop environment under the direction of experienced technicians while developing safe work habits, workmanship standards, and documentation discipline. You will learn to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts; prepare and install components; and wire devices to specification. Limited support of field installation work may be assigned when scheduled and trained.

Duties & Responsibilities would include but not limited to:

• Assist in assembling and wiring industrial control panels from prints (schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings) and bill of materials (BOM).
• Mount and wire basic devices such as terminal blocks, relays, pilot lights/indicators, and float switches.
• Cut, strip, label, crimp, and route conductors per shop standards; apply ferrules/lugs as required.
• Use hand and power tools safely; maintain clean wire routing, bend radius, and panel cleanliness.
• Perform basic point-to-point checks, continuity checks, and simple troubleshooting using a multimeter under supervision.
• Follow revision control and document work in progress (markups/redlines, checklists, and material usage).
• Follow safety practices and training requirements including lockout/tagout and electrical safe work practices aligned to OSHA and NFPA 70E.
• When assigned and trained, assist field electricians with panel installation support, conduit support, and equipment terminations.

Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic hand/power tool skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability and willingness to learn industrial electrical wiring and panel assembly fundamentals.
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams, panel layouts, work instructions, and quality checklists with attention to detail.
• Basic computer/labeling skills (or willingness to learn) for wire/device identification and documentation.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work assigned shift, including occasional overtime as needed.
• Basic safety knowledge and willingness to complete OSHA 10, lockout/tagout, and NFPA 70E awareness training (as required).
• Prior panel shop or electrical assembly experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry equipment weighing 25 to 50 pounds +
• Ability to stand, stoop and/or kneel for extended periods of time

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job descriptions are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the positions. 

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

 This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.