• Control Panel Assembler

    Aerotek (Plano, TX)


    Job Title: Control Panel Technician/Fabricator

    Job Description

    Design and build control panels for the oil and gas industry, chemical plants, and perform custom work. This role involves the physical assembly, wiring, and testing of control panels for industrial equipment. The Technician will fabricate controls to print, including layout and physical mounting of components to the back panel, wiring of all components, installation of control panel onto equipment, and testing to ensure proper operation.

    Responsibilities

    + Dimension and layout of back panels and enclosures.

    + Mount components to back panels and enclosures.

    + Route and bundle wires and cables neatly to meet wiring standards.

    + Perform point-to-point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, and Instrumentation.

    + Troubleshoot panels to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions.

    + Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication.

    + Communicate red line changes to Manufacturing Manager for revision prior to completion.

    + Meet deadlines under pressure.

    + Perform mechanical, electrical, and network installation of systems.

    + Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + A high standard of quality and attention to detail.

    + Excellent people skills with a can-do attitude.

    + Ability to understand and work from schematics.

    + Knowledge of electrical theory and terminology required.

    + Panel building and assembly skills.

    + Mechanical assembly expertise.

    + Experience with point-to-point wiring.

    + PLC - Allen Bradley assembly knowledge.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Minimum of 2 years of experience.

    + Ability to read wiring diagrams.

    + Knowledge of mechanical assembly and PLC systems.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy the benefits of a temp-to-hire position in a small, close-knit work environment with just 8 employees in the panel shop, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Fabrication of PLC panels and cabinets in a climate-controlled setting. The company is small, with around 8 employees in the production area. Core shift hours are 7 AM to 4 PM, with potential overtime and occasional Saturday work. Lunch break is from 11 AM to 12 PM.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, Texas.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/hr.

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.