Industrial Automation Control Panel Builder
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description
Overview
The Industrial Automation Control Panel Builder will have the capabilities to read and interpret electrical drawing packages to independently fabricate high-quality industrial automation control panels.
Regular
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday (10 hours/days; 6:00am-4:30pm with 30 min lunch break)
Highly Competitive Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage
- Vacation/PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan and Employer Matching
- Eligibility for Stock Ownership Participation
- Additional Compensation for Billable Hours Over 40 per week
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, build, wire, and test industrial control panels.
- Responsible for shop floor quality control, including inspection, testing, documentation, and UL certification requirements.
- Check-in and track project material.
- Communicate with shop supervisor, project managers, engineers, and customers to resolve issues.
- Ensure internal and client defined standards and scope are maintained.
- Assist with managing shop supplies and project inventory.
- Analyze and comprehend electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layout drawings.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience in fabricating, building, wiring, testing, and inspecting control panels:
- Ability to wire using elementaries and point to point wiring diagrams.
- Skilled in providing mechanical build (layout of backplate, drilling, tapping, component layout)
- Ability to use appropriate hand tools and power tools.
- In-depth comprehension of common electrical components such as breakers, disconnect switches, starters, relays, timers, PLCs, VFDs, contractors, overloads, etc.
- Excellent knowledge of UL508A and NEC. Experience building and inspecting panels to these standards.
- Proficient understanding of circuits and industrial automation electronics.
- Knowledge of applicable safety rules and procedures, including OSHA.
- Strong attention to detail, with an ability to work carefully and accurately.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Years of Experience Required:
5-10 years of experience in Industrial Automation Control Panel fabrication and wiring for panels incorporating industrial IO, PLC and VFD automation panels.
Essential Functions
- Must be able to lift and move up to a 50-pound load.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (majority of work will be conducted from a standing position).
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Technical Associates is a growing, thriving, and diverse company with complimentary service offerings that make our business unique in the industrial manufacturing services space. Founded in 1980, TA is recognized as an organization of excellence with a keen focus on long term client relationships, some that span 40 years. Our business is squarely focused on servicing world class global manufacturing companies with a variety of services specifically created to advance our clients strategic business objectives.
CompanyDescription
Technical Associates is a growing, thriving, and diverse company with complimentary service offerings that make our business unique in the industrial manufacturing services space. Founded in 1980, TA is recognized as an organization of excellence with a keen focus on long term client relationships, some that span 40 years. Our business is squarely focused on servicing world class global manufacturing companies with a variety of services specifically created to advance our clients strategic business objectives.
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