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Control Panel Wiring Tech $22-$30/hr + $500 Signing Bonus

Motor Controls Inc.

Dallas, TX 75220 • Full Time • $22.00 to $30.00 / hr • 8/24/2026

The Control Panel Wiring Tech installs, routes, terminates, labels and verifies wiring in low-voltage control panels using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and other engineering documents. This is a hands-on manufacturing position for an experienced professional who can confidently read electrical schematics, work independently with limited supervision, and produce clean, accurate, high-quality wiring ready for testing and shipment.

Available Shifts:

  • 6:00am - 2:30pm, M - F
  • 3:00pm - 11:30pm, M - F

Job Duties Include:

  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and bills of material before and during assembly.
  • Assemble, wire, label, and test low-voltage control panels according to engineering documentation and internal quality standards.
  • Route and bundle wires and cables neatly to ensure quality workmanship, serviceability, and professional panel appearance.
  • Install components including terminal blocks, relays, PLC devices, Ethernet components, power supplies, and instrumentation as specified.
  • Perform point-to-point wiring, crimping, ferruling, wire preparation, harness work, and device terminations accurately and safely.
  • Identify documentation discrepancies, wiring issues, or design concerns and communicate them promptly to the Project Manager, Engineering, or Shop Supervisor.
  • Maintain red-line markups when production or field changes are made during fabrication.
  • Perform continuity checks, functional checks, and basic panel testing as assigned.
  • Follow all applicable safety requirements, quality procedures, and UL 508A fabrication practices where required.
  • Prepare completed control panels for final inspection, packaging, and shipment.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support production needs.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option!)
  • PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement and Paid Jury Duty
  • Quarterly performance bonus
  • 401k with matching
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Referral bonus program
  • $500 Signing bonus!

Qualifications:

  • Ability to confidently read and interpret electrical schematics. This is the most important qualification for this position.
  • At least 3 years of control panel wiring, electrical panel assembly, or closely related electrical manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision once work is assigned.
  • Working knowledge of hand tools, crimping tools, wire preparation tools, and basic electrical test equipment.
  • Ability to read shop drawings, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and standard manufacturing documentation.
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift materials consistent with a panel shop manufacturing environment.
  • Experience building or wiring UL 508A industrial control panels.
  • Familiarity with PLC I/O, Ethernet networking, industrial instrumentation, and electrical control components.
  • Experience with custom control panel fabrication for industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or mission-critical applications.
  • Experience supporting electrical testing, troubleshooting, or final inspection of control panels.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot wiring issues during testing and inspection.