Control Panel Technician

Control Panel Technician

The Control Panel Technician assembles, wires, tests, and troubleshoots electrical control panels and pneumatic assemblies in a production environment. This role reads and interprets technical documentation, builds to UL508A and internal standards, and ensures all panels and assemblies meet quality, safety, and performance requirements. The technician supports production and customer projects, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient work area.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and project documentation to assemble electrical panels, pneumatic assemblies, and related components.
• Assemble, route, install, and repair wiring, electrical components, units, subassemblies, support structures, and assembly casings using appropriate tools, fasteners, soldering equipment, and related assembly methods.
• Build electrical panels to UL508A specifications and internal drawing, quality, and production standards, ensuring accurate layout, wiring, labeling, and component placement.
• Assemble pneumatic valve manifolds and other pneumatic assemblies to defined standards and drawing specifications, including assembly, testing, labeling, and documentation of work.
• Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, circuits, dimensions, and clearances using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and related measuring instruments to confirm conformance with specifications.
• Test the functional performance of wiring, panels, assemblies, and related systems to verify that components operate correctly and meet quality and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot routine assembly, wiring, documentation, or quality issues, make standard corrections, and escalate moderately complex or non-routine concerns as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project, production, inspection, testing, and other required documentation in accordance with company and quality standards.
• Assist with IPS builds, installations, and related production or customer-support activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all applicable safety, quality, electrical assembly, and company procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, soldering equipment, wiring tools, measuring instruments, diagnostic tools, and standard production equipment safely and effectively.
• Prioritize assigned work, meet production deadlines, and support on-time completion of customer and internal projects.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate reliable onsite attendance and adhere to established work schedules.
• At a more senior level, provide informal guidance, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced team members on standard assembly practices and procedures.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 24 years of related electrical assembly, panel building, wiring, production, mechanical, pneumatic, or technical experience.
• Solid working knowledge of electrical assembly practices, panel wiring, component installation, pneumatic assembly, production documentation, and routine quality requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions, drawings, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, work orders, and related documentation.
• Ability to assemble, route, install, inspect, repair, and test wiring, panels, subassemblies, and related electrical or electronic components with a high level of quality and accuracy.
• Experience working with electrical panels, control panel boxes, electrical breakers, and electrical builds and assemblies.
• Ability to work with panel layout drawings and electrical schematics for panel building and electrical assembly.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, soldering or related assembly equipment, measuring instruments, diagnostic tools, and standard production equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, concentration, manual dexterity, fine motor skills, handeye coordination, and visual acuity required for precise assembly and inspection work.
• Basic math skills and the ability to verify dimensions, tolerances, clearances, and component placement using appropriate measuring tools.
• Ability to identify routine quality or performance issues, troubleshoot standard problems, make appropriate adjustments, and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, other departments, and internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, complete documentation accurately, and maintain reliable onsite attendance.
• Comfort working in an industrial, production, and shop environment with electrical and pneumatic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous panel building experience preferred.
• Technical training, electrical assembly coursework, skilled trades training, or related hands-on assembly experience preferred.
• Experience reading and working from electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, or detailed work instructions preferred.
• Experience with UL-certified electrical panels and familiarity with UL508A specifications is beneficial.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial equipment, control panel boxes, and pneumatic valve manifolds.
• Ability to use computers and standard office equipment for documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide informal guidance, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced employees on standard work practices is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% by land or air as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing production team that is actively expanding its department and building out additional workspace, creating opportunities to contribute to process improvements and future capabilities. The environment values safety, quality, and professionalism, with clear procedures and standards to support consistent, high-quality work. You can develop and refine your technical skills in electrical and pneumatic assembly while working with a variety of tools, equipment, and systems. The role offers a stable daytime schedule that supports worklife balance and provides opportunities to collaborate with experienced technicians, learn from others, and informally mentor newer team members as you grow.

Work Environment

Work takes place primarily in a production, electrical assembly, panel building, pneumatic assembly, testing, and shop environment. You will regularly work around electrical components, wiring, tools, moving equipment, shop noise, sharp materials, production equipment, test stands, and pressurized systems. The facility is not temperature controlled and can become warm in the summer. The department is in the process of expanding and building out the remaining portion of the area. The role requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, crouch, kneel, and use hands and arms for extended periods while performing wiring, assembly, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and production support activities. You must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 70 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting devices as appropriate. The position involves frequent use of hand tools, power tools, wiring tools, measuring instruments, diagnostic equipment, computers, and standard office equipment. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and all safety, quality, electrical assembly, and production procedures must be followed. Regular and reliable attendance is expected. The standard shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The dress code allows comfortable clothing, such as non-offensive T-shirts, with closed-toe shoes required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Corona, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Corona, CA.