About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Control Panel Technician to join our growing Production team. This position is based full-time in our climate-controlled, air-conditioned 30,000 sq. ft. panel shop and focuses on high-volume industrial control panel manufacturing.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling, wiring, and preparing PLC control panels, automation panels, and other industrial electrical control systems for multiple industries, including data centers, energy, marine, manufacturing, and industrial automation. This role is heavily focused on production efficiency, quality workmanship, and building standardized panels in a fast-paced shop environment.
This is primarily a shop-based position. Routine travel is not required; however, field opportunities may occasionally be available for employees interested in supporting installation, commissioning, startup, or other customer-site activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and wire industrial control panels, PLC panels, and electrical enclosures from engineering drawings and schematics
- Lay out components, din rail, wireway, and devices per panel layouts and electrical drawings
- Cut and install din rail, panduit/wireway, and enclosure components
- Perform enclosure modifications including drilling, cutouts, and knockouts
- Route, label, terminate, and dress wiring to company quality standards
- Print and apply wire labels, device labels, and identification tags
- Select appropriate wire sizes and ferrules based on drawings and specifications
- Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas
- Support high-volume panel production schedules and throughput goals
- Participate in QA/QC inspections and correct deficiencies as needed
- Assist with panel testing, continuity checks, and power-up verification
- Follow UL508A, NEC, customer, and company workmanship standards
- Receive and organize materials, hardware, and electrical components
- Prepare completed panels and assemblies for shipment
- Work closely with production leads, engineering, and QA/QC teams to resolve build issues efficiently
- Maintain safe work practices and follow all company safety procedures
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 1 year of electrical wiring experience required
- Experience building industrial control panels or electrical assemblies preferred
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings
- Familiarity with industrial control components such as PLCs, relays, terminal blocks, VFDs, circuit protection, and power supplies
- Experience with wire labeling, ferrules, crimping, and industrial panel wiring standards preferred
- Proficiency with basic hand and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to follow standardized work instructions, drawings, and quality procedures
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a production team
- Willingness to work overtime as production schedules require
- Ability to safely lift and move materials, components, and equipment as required
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and company standards
Competencies
- Superb attention to detail
- Team player
- Safety-conscious
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Self-starter and natural problem solver
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for most of the workday
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work around electrical panels and enclosures
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to use hand and power tools throughout the workday
- Ability to perform repetitive wiring, crimping, labeling, and assembly tasks
We are RED Group. And We’re Thinking Ahead.
RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out on Experience and Expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day.
Our mission is to add value to your business by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure your company’s goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICS/OT environments. Whether you are looking for a turn-key and comprehensive solution, or someone to assist your team on a portion of your project, contact us and we will partner with you to design and deploy an effective strategy.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electrical wiring: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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