Control Shop Lead

Ready to turn your skills into a career you love? At OTC, being a Panel Control Shop Lead means more than leading a team—it's about growing, earning, and building your future.

Competitive Pay:
This position offers an hourly wage starting at $30/hr.+, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Lead, train, and mentor control panel technicians and assemblers
• Assign daily work, prioritize production schedules, and monitor progress
• Oversee the assembly and wiring of industrial control panels, junction boxes, and enclosures
• Mount electrical components including breakers, relays, PLCs, power supplies, VFDs, and terminal blocks
• Perform point‑to‑point wiring based on electrical schematics and layout drawings
• Ensure the label wires, devices, and components per standards
• Ensure panels are built according to the electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
• Perform continuity checks and basic functional testing
• Inspect completed panels for accuracy and quality
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (UL, NEC, customer specs)
• Assist with troubleshooting wiring issues
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, complying with company and industry safety regulations.

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical degree or certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience in industrial control panel assembly or related field
• 1‑2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics required
• Familiarity with industrial control components (PLCs, VFDs, relays) preferred
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs
• Manual dexterity for detailed wiring work
• Prolonged standing and working in a shop environment
• Exposure to noise, grease, and industrial conditions

• Comprehensive Benefits:Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short‑and long‑term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security:We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work‑Life Balance:Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities:At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.