Control Panel Technician

Cummings Electrical; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Cummings Electrical is seeking an Experienced Panel Technician to join our Integrated Manufacturing team in Arlington, TX. You will build industrial control panels from schematics, BOMs, and company wiring standards, performing wiring, labeling, and basic verification in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities include reading electrical diagrams, assembling panels, installing PLCs and relays, performing QC checks, and supporting test, shipment, and material staging.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret, and build from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring drawings.
• Follow safety rules, quality manuals, and company wiring standards.
• Manage assigned work within priorities and scheduled build times.
• Basic shop math; ability to convert decimal and fractional measurements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Mechanically assemble industrial control panels, including drilling, tapping, cutouts, hardware installation, backplate preparation, and component mounting.
• Install and label PLCs, VFDs, terminal blocks, relays, breakers, power supplies, and other control components.
• Perform point-to-point wiring for power and control circuits according to drawings and standards.
• Maintain neat layouts, label wires and panels to company standards.
• Conduct pre-QC checks, continuity verification, wiring review, and torque checks; address issues found.
• Work from priorities and build schedules; flag missing parts or unclear drawings.
• Assist with panel testing, shipping prep, material staging, and safe movement of panels and components.
• Mentor less-experienced technicians and support tool/training needs.

Skills

Reading schematics

Wiring and panel assembly

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Tools

Panel assembly tools

PLC/PLCs hardware

VFD installation

Job description

Cummings Electrical is expanding our Integrated Manufacturing team. We design and build custom, integrated, modular systems such as e-houses, electrical skids, HAC’s and UL 508A panels for a wide range of projects, including data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, and more.

As part of our team, you will work hands-on in a fast-paced, innovative environment, helping reduce jobsite risks, accelerate project timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions. If you are looking for growth, meaningful work, and a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of off-site integration and manufacturing, this is the place to make an impact!

The Experienced Panel Technician is responsible for building industrial control panels from electrical schematics, layout drawings, bills of material, and company wiring standards. This is a hands-on,experienced role for someone who can independently complete mechanical assembly, component installation, wiring, labeling, and basic verification while helping set the standard for quality across the shop.

Reporting to the Panel Shop Supervisor, this position supports the production schedule managed by the Project Coordinator and helps mentor less-experienced technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and work instructions
• Mechanically assemble industrial control panels, including drilling, tapping, cutouts, hardware installation, backplate preparation, and component mounting
• Install and label PLCs, VFDs, terminal blocks, relays, breakers, power supplies, and other control and automation components
• Perform point-to-point wiring for power and control circuits in accordance with drawings, company wiring standards, and applicable UL 508A methods
• Maintain neat, organized, professional panel layouts and wire routing; label wires, terminals, devices, and panels to company standards
• Perform pre-QC checks, including basic continuity verification, wiring review, and torque verification where required; correct issues identified during QC or testing
• Work from assigned priorities and build schedules; communicate promptly when parts are missing, drawings are unclear, or build issues could affect schedule or quality
• Assist with panel testing and troubleshooting, shipping preparation, material staging, and safe movement of panels, enclosures, and components
• Maintain organized work areas, return tools after use, help manage consumables and hardware, and report damaged tools or equipmentSupport team capability by sharing knowledge and helping train less-experienced panel technicians when appropriate

Qualifications

• Ability to independently read, interpret, and build from electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring drawings
• Working knowledge of panel assembly tools and testing methods used to produce quality builds
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, operating instructions, quality manuals, procedure manuals, schedules, and verbal direction
• Ability to manage assigned work within stated priorities, available manpower, and scheduled build times
• Basic shop math skills, including the ability to convert decimal and fractional measurements
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial control panel assembly experience
• UL 508A knowledge or practical experience
• Experience assembling VFD, PLC, and industrial automation panels
• Experience mentoring or training entry-level panel technicians

Excellent Benefits Package Includes

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness
• FSA
• 401K & ROTH 401K
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays