Electrical Control Panel Fabrication Technician
Craft Precision. Power Essential Infrastructure.
Step into a clean, modern shop where every wire you land and every component you mount helps keep critical systems running. As an Electrical Control Panel Fabrication Technician, you’ll own projects from schematic to finished panel—building with pride, accuracy, and independence on a close-knit team.
A day in the life
- Start your morning reviewing electrical schematics and line diagrams, planning your layout and wire routing.
- Assemble and mount breakers, drives, relays, and terminals using hand and power tools.
- Route, label, and terminate wiring with a clean, methodical approach—then verify your work.
- Work independently to complete full panels to spec and quality standards.
- Pitch in on light metal fabrication when needed to keep builds moving.
What you bring
- 3+ years building or wiring industrial control panels
- Fluent reading/interpreting electrical schematics and line diagrams
- Hands-on experience with industrial power, including 3-phase, 480V
- Strong proficiency with hand and power tools
- High school diploma or GED
Bonus skills (preferred)
- Technical degree or certification
- Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting exposure
- Light metal fabrication background
Why you’ll love it here
- Clean, organized, and modern facility
- Small, supportive crew with excellent retention
- Respectful, low-ego culture focused on quality craft
- Onsite perks: gym access and complimentary barber services
Schedule
- Core hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Regular overtime during peak demand (often to ~5:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays)
Compensation & benefits
- Hourly range: $29 – $34
- Contract-to-hire pathway (approximately 6 months)
- Upon conversion: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid holidays and PTO
Proficiencies that make you shine
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Reading electrical schematics
- Machine building and assembly
- Work with 120/208/240/480V systems
- Conduit pulling and layout
- Industrial electrical experience
- Mechanical assembly skills
- Blueprint reading
Tools & tech you’ll touch
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
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