Wiring Technician

Cates Control Systems, Inc.; Plano (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, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Wiring Technician to assemble and wire control panels per drawings. You will label wires, verify terminations, log time, and review prints for discrepancies. This role requires reading wiring schematics, bending/standing, and adherence to UL 508A/NEC standards.

Join a team focused on quality and efficiency, with full-time hours and competitive pay. Overtime is available and a range of benefits is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Wire all components on the back panel and enclosure using the drawings.
• Label wires at both ends and ensure there are no wire frays.
• Ensure all terminations are tight and correct per standards.
• Log all time spent on each job into the software database.
• Review prints for discrepancies before wiring panels.
• Fill out all check sheets and sign changes on drawings in red.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and ensure terminal labels are correct.

Skills

Read wiring schematics

Hand tools

Control panel wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

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