Control Panel Wirer Tech

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Quarterly performance bonus

401(k) with matching

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonus program

Signing bonus

Job summary

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI) in Dallas, Texas is seeking a skilled Control Panel Wirer responsible for installing and wiring low-voltage control panels. The ideal candidate should be able to interpret electrical schematics and work independently. The position offers full-time status, along with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a quarterly performance bonus, and a $500 signing bonus.

Candidates preferably bring experience with UL 508A industrial control panels and familiarity with industrial controls. Available shifts span from morning to evening.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; this is the most important qualification for the role.
• At least 3 years of control panel wiring, panel assembly, or closely related electrical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after work is assigned.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Assemble, wire, label, and test low-voltage control panels.
• Install components including terminal blocks, relays, and PLC-related devices.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Control panel wiring experience

Independent work capability

Knowledge of hand tools and electrical test equipment

Education

3 years of electrical manufacturing experience

Job description

About Us

MCI is a 46‑year‑old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design‑to‑order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production‑drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!

Job Summary

The Control Panel Wirer installs, routes, terminates, labels, and verifies wiring in low‑voltage control panels using electrical schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and related engineering documents. This role is best suited for a hands‑on manufacturing professional who can read electrical schematics with confidence, work with limited supervision, and produce clean, compliant, high‑quality wiring that is ready for test and shipment.

Signing Bonus

$500 Signing Bonus!

Responsibilities

• 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 in accordance with engineering documentation and internal quality standards.
• Route and bundle wires and cables neatly to maintain workmanship standards, serviceability, and panel appearance.
• Install components including terminal blocks, relays, PLC‑related devices, Ethernet devices, power supplies, and instrumentation components as specified.
• Perform point‑to‑point wiring, crimping, ferruling, wire harness work, and device terminations accurately and safely.
• Identify documentation discrepancies or design issues and communicate them promptly to the Project Manager, Engineering, and/or Shop Supervisor.
• Maintain red‑line markups when field or production changes are made during fabrication.
• Support functional checks, continuity 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 an organized, clean work area and communicate effectively with team members across production and engineering.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support production needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics; this is the most important qualification for the role.
• At least 3 years of control panel wiring, panel assembly, or closely related electrical manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after work is assigned.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, crimp tools, wire preparation tools, and basic electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read shop drawings, engineering drawings, and standard manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and lift materials consistent with panel shop work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Familiarity with PLC I/O, Ethernet networking, industrial instrumentation, and controls components.
• Experience in custom control panel fabrication for industrial or mission‑critical applications, including data center or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting wiring issues during test and inspection.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid bereavement, and paid jury duty
• Quarterly performance bonus
• 401(k) with matching
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Referral bonus program
• Signing bonus for this position

Available Shifts

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

Job Type: Full‑time

EEO Notice

Motor Controls, Inc provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Motor Controls, Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Exempt: No
Type: Full Time
Department: Control Shop
Location: MOT