Controls Technician - H2K (31421)

UCC Environmental; Corcoran (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

H2K Technologies, a UCC Environmental company, seeks a skilled Control Panel Construction Technician to build industrial control panels per UL508A schematics at our Corcoran facility. Role involves limited field startup support and growth into controls design and PLC programming.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years building panels or a 2-year technical degree, reads electrical schematics, and understands UL508A requirements. Opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience building industrial control panels or a 2-year technical degree in Electrical/Process Control Technology, Mechatronics, or related field
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics – AutoCAD experience a plus
• Working knowledge of UL508A requirements
• Strong understanding of industrial control components

Responsibilities

• Assemble industrial control panels per schematics and layouts
• Layout back panels and enclosures for component placement and wire routing
• Mount PLCs, drives, power supplies, relays, breakers, terminal blocks, HMIs
• Perform point‑to‑point wiring per schematic
• Label wires and components per UL508A and standards
• Verify torque specs and maintain documentation
• Perform quality checks and continuity testing
• Support UL508A inspection requirements and documentation
• Assist with onsite panel startups and commissioning
• Provide professional interface with customers during service calls

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Read schematics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree (2-year) in Electrical/Process Control

Tools

AutoCAD

UL508A

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corcoran, MN - Corcoran, MN 55340

Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions

Looking for a career where your work has real impact? At H2K Technologies, a UCC Environmental company, you’ll join a company built on solving complex industrial challenges while advancing sustainable solutions for air, water, and solids handling around the world.

We’re a privately held, family‑owned business with more than a century of experience supporting mission‑critical industries. Our teams work with utility power providers and heavy industrial customers globally, delivering innovative solutions in environmental compliance, material handling, and high‑performance aftermarket technologies.

At H2K Technologies, a UCC Environmental company, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team that values technical expertise, problem‑solving, and long‑term customer relationships. With continued growth across North America, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific, we offer opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding international business.

H2K Technologies is located in Corcoran, Minnesota and is part of the larger UCC Environmental firm with their headquarters in Waukegan, Illinois. UCC owns and operates sales, manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing facilities across the United States, Canada, Germany, India, and China. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your work has purpose, and your career can grow alongside a global organization, UCC Environmental could be the right fit!

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Control Panel Construction Technician to build industrial control panels in accordance with H2K Technologies schematics while adhering to UL508A procedures and standards. This role is at our panel construction facility, with limited field service and startup support (typically fewer than 3-4 trips per year).

This position requires strong attention to detail, electrical knowledge, and pride in clean, code compliant workmanship. This role offers a clear growth path for motivated individuals who wish to expand their skills into controls design, PLC programming, and system integration.

Career Growth Opportunity

High performing technicians will have the opportunity to advance into a Process Control Engineer role. This career path includes increased involvement in system design, PLC and HMI programming, controls architecture, field commissioning, and customer interaction. We are committed to supporting professional development through mentorship, project exposure, and technical training.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Panel Construction (Primary Responsibility)

• Assemble industrial control panels per H2K electrical schematics and layouts
• Layout back panels and enclosures for optimal component placement and wire routing
• Mount components including PLCs, drives, power supplies, relays, breakers, terminal blocks, and HMIs
• Perform point‑to‑point wiring per schematic
• Label wires and components per UL508A and company standards
• Drill, tap, cut, and modify enclosures as needed
• Verify torque specs and maintain documentation
• Perform quality checks and continuity testing
• Support UL508A inspection requirements and documentation

Standards & Compliance

• Build panels in accordance with UL508A requirements
• Follow NEC and applicable local codes
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, labeling, and documentation
• Ensure all panels pass internal QC prior to shipment

Limited Field Service & Startup Support (Less than 3‑4 Trips/Year)

• Assist with onsite panel startups and commissioning
• Support troubleshooting of control systems
• Make minor wiring or programming adjustments under engineering direction
• Interface professionally with customers during service calls
• Provide clear documentation of field modifications
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 2+ years’ experience building industrial control panels, or
• A 2-year technical degree in Electrical/Process Control Technology, Mechatronics, or related field
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics – AutoCAD experience a plus
• Working knowledge of UL508A requirements
• Strong understanding of industrial control components

Characteristics and Skills

• Mechanical and analytical aptitude and ability to use shop tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with ambiguity and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Motivated, with a focus on results
• High energy and commitment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient in CAD (AutoCAD products preferred)

Essential Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 80% of the time.
• Ability to accommodate varying work schedules.
• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 4 times/year)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing all day on a shop floor.
• Ability to utilize full manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting, walking, manipulating tools with limbs extended).

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $23 to $25 per hour based on skills and experience
• Other Compensation: Overtime Eligibility for 1 ½ times per hour
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre‑Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit‑Sharing contribution
• Time Off: 10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous: Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e‑mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847‑473‑5900 and ask for Human Resources.