Layout Technician

Paylocity; 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 Wylie, TX is hiring a Layout / Staging Technician to layout, drill, and install hardware on back panels according to project drawings. The role requires reading wiring schematics and handling parts in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will manage paperwork, prep components for shipment, and ensure accuracy on layout check sheets. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with 2 years of prior experience; lifting up to 75 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• 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 experience and NEC knowledge would be beneficial.
• 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

Wiring schematics

Time management

Physical stamina

UL 508A experience

Education

HS diploma or GED preferred

Tools

UL 508A

Job description

Description

Cates Control Systems, in 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

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)

Work Location: One location