Wiring Technician

Cates-Control-Systems-; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; 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, TX is seeking a Wiring Technician to assemble wiring for control panels per detailed drawings. You will label wires, verify terminations, and maintain organized work areas while logging time in the provided software.

The role requires reading wiring schematics, bending and standing for long periods, and prior experience with UL 508A and NEC standards. Two shifts available, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2-year prior experience preferred.
• Significant bending and standing.
• Ability to read wiring schematics.
• UL 508A and NEC experience.

Responsibilities

• Wire all components on the back panel and enclosure using drawings.
• Label wires at both ends and ensure no wire frays.
• Make sure all terminations are tight and wire sizes/colors are correct.
• Log time spent on each job into the software database using the traveler with the drawings.
• Review prints for discrepancies before wiring panels.
• Fill out all check sheets supplied with drawings for your department.
• Mark changes to drawings in red and get signature before handoff.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Ensure terminal labels are on and correct.

Skills

Read wiring schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

UL 508A knowledge

NEC knowledge

Job description

Description

Cates Control Systems in Plano, TX is looking to hire a Wiring 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

• Wire all components on the back panel and enclosure using the supplied drawing(s).
• Ensure all wires are labeled at both ends correctly and that there are no wire frays.
• Make sure all terminations are tight.
• Make sure all wire sizes and colors are correct per Cates standards.
• Log all time spent on each job into the appropriate software database using the traveler supplied with the drawings.
• Review all prints for discrepancies and questions prior to wiring of panels.
• Fill out all check sheets supplied with drawings for your department.
• All changes to drawings must be marked in red and signed by “changer” prior to handoff.
• Clean and maintain work area(s).
• Make sure all terminal labels are on and correct.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 2-year prior experience preferred
• This position requires a significant amount of bending and standing
• Ability to read wiring schematic
• UL 508A and NEC experience

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. 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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $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.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plano, TX 75074: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary requirements?

Experience:

• Hand tools: 2 years (Preferred)
• control panel wiring: 2 years (Preferred)
• read wiring schematics: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location