Control Panel Wiring Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a skilled Control Panel Wiring Technician for a direct hire in Hayward, CA. This role focuses on hands-on wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and building UL 508A control panels for automation and manufacturing environments.

The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay from $28–$35 hourly with benefits, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock ownership plan, plus a supportive team and opportunities to expand technical knowledge through training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Maintain safe work practices per OSHA and Lockout/Tagout.

Responsibilities

• Wire, test, and troubleshoot UL 508A control panels and automation systems.
• Route, label, and terminate wiring for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motors, and distribution equipment.
• Perform continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and support Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Diagnose wiring errors and maintain accurate redline documentation for Engineering.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Control panels

Wiring

Schematics reading

Electrical test equipment

Education

High school diploma

Electrical trade certification

Technical degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Control Panel Wiring Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Hayward, CA. This role is ideal for an industrial electrical professional who enjoys hands-on wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and building high-quality control panels for automation and manufacturing environments.

This position offers steady full-time work, competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow with a stable organization that values craftsmanship, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates can expect a supportive work environment with collaborative leadership, clear expectations, and opportunities to expand technical knowledge through training and tuition reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform continuity checks, pre-power inspections, and support Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Diagnose wiring errors, identify electrical faults, and maintain accurate redline documentation for Engineering.
• Follow OSHA requirements, electrical safety procedures, and Lockout/Tagout protocols.
• Use hand tools, test equipment, and shop documentation to complete high-quality panel wiring work.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time, non-exempt position.
• Location: Hayward, CA.
• Hourly rate: $28 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Salary range provided: $55,000 to $58,000 per year.
• Listed salary: $58,240 per year.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM or 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Health coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, certifications, and career growth.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Wire, route, label, terminate, and test industrial control panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and wiring issues using schematics and test equipment.
• Support inspections, documentation updates, and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Maintain safe work practices in accordance with OSHA and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• 2+ years of industrial electrical or control panel wiring experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or electrical trade certification is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Confident use of hand tools and electrical test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a production, manufacturing, or panel shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience wiring UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Knowledge of NEC standards.
• Experience with VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, motor starters, or power distribution equipment.
• Journeyman Electrician certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.