Wiring Technician Trainee

Control Associates, Inc.; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Long-term career with 45+ year company

Job summary

Electronic Power Designs (EPD), a Control Associates company, seeks an Industrial Control Panel Wireperson to join our Bloomingdale, NJ manufacturing team. You will install, route, terminate, and label wiring in custom panels and read electrical schematics to ensure accurate assemblies.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork with engineers and production staff, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, industrial manufacturing, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with electrical assembly tools including wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, and hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, terminate, and label wiring and electrical components within custom industrial control panels
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and assembly drawings
• Verify components and wiring against engineering documentation and bills of material
• Maintain neat, organized, and professional wire routing and cable management practices
• Perform thorough self-inspections throughout assembly to ensure accuracy and workmanship
• Identify and communicate drawing discrepancies, material shortages, or quality concerns
• Support panel testing, troubleshooting, and final assembly activities
• Collaborate with engineers, assemblers, and production personnel to meet project schedules
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

Skills

Schematic reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Electrical wiring

Education

Vocational/technical training in electrical

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Cutters

Hand tools

Job description

Build Systems That Power Critical Industries and Save Lives

Electronic Power Designs (EPD), a Control Associates company, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Control Panel Wireperson to join our manufacturing team in Bloomingdale, NJ. EPD brings over 45 years of precision manufacturing excellence to the Control Associates portfolio - our industrial control panels power everything from natural gas pressure systems throughout Manhattan to life-saving medical technology. When you build with us, your craftsmanship has real impact.

Why This Role Is Different:

At EPD, quality is not an afterthought. We take pride in building panels that are accurate, organized, and professionally assembled for critical automation and control applications. This is a place where your attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship are genuinely valued - and where the work you produce matters to industries and people who depend on it every day.

What You'll Do:

• Install, route, terminate, and label wiring and electrical components within custom industrial control panels
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and assembly drawings
• Verify components and wiring against engineering documentation and bills of material
• Maintain neat, organized, and professional wire routing and cable management practices
• Perform thorough self-inspections throughout assembly to ensure accuracy and workmanship
• Identify and communicate drawing discrepancies, material shortages, or quality concerns
• Support panel testing, troubleshooting, and final assembly activities
• Collaborate with engineers, assemblers, and production personnel to meet project schedules
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

What You'll Bring:

Required:

• 1+ years of experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, industrial manufacturing, or related field
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with electrical assembly tools including wire strippers, crimpers, cutters, and hand tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Preferred:

• Experience as an industrial control panel wireperson
• Familiarity with UL 508A panel construction practices
• Vocational, technical school, or electrical trade training
• Experience in custom engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
• Basic troubleshooting experience with electrical control systems

What Success Looks Like:

You take ownership of your work and hold yourself to the highest standards. You produce clean, organized, and accurate wiring that reflects professional craftsmanship and genuine pride in the finished product. As our wireperson, you understand that every panel you build represents EPD's reputation for quality and customer satisfaction - and you take that responsibility seriously.

How This Role Embodies Our Core Values:

Customer Focus: Your precision craftsmanship directly supports customers who depend on our panels for critical operations - from pharmaceutical manufacturing to energy distribution.

Collaboration: You'll work alongside engineers, assemblers, and production teams who share your commitment to quality and on-time delivery.

Innovation: You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make our manufacturing processes safer, more efficient, and more precise.

Integrity: Your commitment to accuracy and self-inspection builds trust with customers who rely on our systems for critical operations.

Passion: You bring dedication and strong work ethic to every panel you build, knowing your craftsmanship powers industries that matter.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly compensation, $25/hr. based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - you'll own a piece of the company
• Stable, long-term career opportunity with a 45+ year old company
• Opportunity to continuously develop your skills on complex projects

Schedule & Location:

• 100% on-site in Bloomingdale, NJ

Ready to Build Systems That Matter?

If you're a skilled wireperson who takes pride in precision work and wants to be part of a team whose craftsmanship powers critical infrastructure and saves lives, we want to hear from you! Join EPD and bring your electrical expertise to a company where quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Control Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.