Control Panel Wiring Technician

California Hydronics Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

California Hydronics Corporation is hiring a Control Panel Wiring Technician in Hayward, CA. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on wiring, testing, and troubleshooting UL 508A control panels and automation systems in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate should have at least 2+ years of industrial electrical wiring experience, read electrical schematics, and be proficient with hand tools and testing equipment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or electrical cert is a plus.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use hand tools/test equipment confidently.

Responsibilities

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A control panels and automation systems using electrical schematics.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, and power distribution equipment.
• Conduct continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and assist with FAT.
• Diagnose wiring errors or electrical faults and maintain redline documentation for Engineering.
• Follow OSHA, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Hand tools use

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or electrical cert (plus)

Tools

UL 508A panels

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Control Panel Wiring Technician

Location: Hayward, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Hourly rate: $28 to $35 DOE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–5 PM

Are you a skilled electrician or technician looking to build a high-paying, long-term career with true ownership in your work? At CHC, we invest directly in our team members with top-tier benefits, generous time off, and shared financial success.

Why You’ll Love Working at CHC

• Robust Compensation & Time Off: Competitive hourly pay paired with generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays so you can maintain a real work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Health & Growth Benefits: Premium health coverage plus Tuition Reimbursement to fund your continuing education, certifications, and career growth.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Build long-term wealth! As an employee-owner, you directly share in CHC’s financial success and profit growth.

What You’ll Do

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A industrial control panels and automation systems using electrical schematics.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, and power distribution equipment.
• Conduct continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Diagnose wiring errors or electrical faults and maintain redline documentation for Engineering.
• Follow strict OSHA, electrical safety, and Lockout/Tagout protocols.

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Technical degree or electrical trade cert is a plus).
• Skills: Ability to read electrical schematics and use hand tools/test equipment confidently.
• Bonus Points: Experience with UL 508A panels, NEC standards, VFDs/PLCs, or a Journeyman Electrician certification.

CHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.