Control Panel Technician

AZON; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Azon in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a hands-on Control Panel Technician to assemble, wire, and test electrical panels per schematics and industry standards. The role requires routine calibration, integration of instrumentation, and support for commissioning of machinery.

You will route wiring, document work, and participate in continuous improvement of panel designs and processes while maintaining safety and quality procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience building and wiring control panels.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and CAD drawings.
• Familiar with ANSI & IEC electrical symbols and NFPA 79.
• Must lift 50+ pounds and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels per schematics.
• Route, label, and bundle wires following standards.
• Inspect panels and ensure quality before energizing.
• Assist in machinery assembly and finishing areas.

Skills

Relay logic

Electrical controls

Schematics reading

ANSI IEC symbols

NFPA 79 knowledge

Hand tools

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

CAD Drawings

Panel Layout Drawings

Job description

Company Description Azon manufactures machinery and chemicals for commercial window and door producers. Since 1977, the company has set the benchmark for thermal barrier technology in aluminum fenestration, helping customers improve energy efficiency and performance. Azon’s expertise now extends to thermal solutions for dampers, fast-cure encapsulation for LED lighting and electronics, and specialty grouts for concrete and infrastructure repair. With nearly five decades of experience across four key industries, Azon focuses on partnering with manufacturers to understand production challenges and deliver tailored, practical solutions.

Role Description The Control Panel Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Kalamazoo, MI. This role is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical control panels and related equipment according to schematics, drawings, and industry standards. Day-to-day tasks include installing and routing wiring, integrating instrumentation and controls, performing calibration and functional checks, and supporting the commissioning of machinery. The technician will perform routine and preventive maintenance on control systems, troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues, and collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve technical problems. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation of work performed, following safety and quality procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement of control panel designs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Build industrial control panels based on schematic, blueprint, and/or wire diagrams
• Route, label and bundle wires and cables neatly and according to established electrical standards
• Cut, fabricate, and modify electrical enclosures to accommodate devices and equipment
• Energize and test completed control panels
• Inspect finished control panels to verify that all specifications and quality standards have been met
• Assembling finished panels and/or boxes onto machinery
• Assist in assembly of machinery
• Assist in finishing area, I.e Paint/Powdercoat/Black Oxide coatings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience building and wiring control panels
• Working knowledge of relay logic and electronic controls for industrial equipment
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics, panel layout and CAD drawings
• Understands electrical and electronic symbols – ANSI & IEC
• Maintain working knowledge of electrical standard NFPA 79
• Ability to use hand tools and small power tools to assemble units
• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic components
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively without direct supervision
• High school diploma or GED, some college or vocational training a plus
• Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• CAD Drawings: 1 year (Preferred)
• Panel Layout Drawings: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics: 1 year (Preferred)