Layout Technician

Socket.dev; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cates Control Systems in Plano and Wylie, TX is seeking a Layout/Staging Technician to join our automation team. You will layout hardware per drawings, drill and install parts, and ensure paperwork stays with each panel for shipment.

The role requires lifting up to 75 lb, reading wiring schematics, and familiarity with UL508A and NEC standards. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and regular shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years prior experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds at any time.
• Ability to read wiring schematic.
• UL508A and NEC experience.
• Good project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Login to the appropriate software database based on the project number as shown on the drawings.
• Check out all hardware from the parts staging area.
• Layout all hardware and materials according to the drawings provided.
• Drill and install all parts onto the back panel.
• Make sure all empty boxes are kept until the job ships.
• Make sure all paperwork for each part is kept with the panel.
• Cut/Hole-punch enclosures according to the provided drawings.
• Install all required hardware on the enclosure.
• Locate and designate any hardware that needs to be “loose shipped” with project.
• Return any unused hardware for the back pan or enclosure.
• Complete the layout check sheet supplied with drawings.

Skills

Read wiring schematics

UL508A experience

NEC experience

Project management

Time management

Physical ability

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Cates Control Systems, in Plano and Wylie, TX is looking to hire a Layout / Staging Technician. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. If this sounds like you, please read on!

The Role

• Login to the appropriate software database based on the project number as shown on the drawings.


• Check out all hardware from the parts staging area.


• Layout all hardware and materials according to the drawings provided.


• Drill and install all parts onto the back panel.


• Make sure all empty boxes are kept until the job ships.


• Make sure all paperwork for each part is kept with the panel.


• Cut/Hole-punch enclosures according to the provided drawings.


• Install all required hardware on the enclosure.


• Locate and designate any hardware that needs to be “loose shipped” with project.


• Return any unused hardware for the back pan or enclosure.


• Complete the layout check sheet supplied with drawings.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred


• 2 years prior experience preferred


• This position requires a significant amount of bending and standing


• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds at any time


• Ability to read wiring schematic


• UL508A and NEC experience


• Good project and time management skills

More About Us

Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is a systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world

Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others - including our employees and customers. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more, please visit us at www.cates.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: We are hiring for both Plano and Wylie locations.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Shop is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.


• We have two shifts you can choose to work; they are below:
  5:00 am – 3:30 pm
  6:00 am – 4:30 pm.


• Weekend availability: Saturdays from 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (expected to work one Saturday each month).


• Overtime pay available for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week.

Experience

• Layout Technician: 2 years (Preferred)


• hand tools: 2 years (Preferred)


• UL508a: 1 year (Preferred)


• read wiring schematics: 1 year (Preferred)