Control Panel Technician Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Control Panel Technician

Job Description

The Control Panel Technician assembles electrical enclosures used for the measurement and control of hydrocarbon and chemical products, as well as power and water applications. This role focuses on precise panel wiring, mounting electronic control hardware, and terminating input and output signals according to established standards and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels and enclosures used in hydrocarbon, chemical, power, and water applications.
• Mount electronic control hardware inside enclosures in accordance with company standards and practices.
• Perform point-to-point panel wiring, including routing, measuring, cutting, and terminating wires.
• Accurately measure wire lengths and select appropriate wire colors for each input and output (I/O) channel.
• Strip insulation from wires and terminate both ends under screw terminals, ensuring secure and reliable connections.
• Work with small, tightly packed terminals that require high levels of manual dexterity and discipline.
• Interpret and follow electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to complete panel builds.
• Use hand tools such as wire crimpers, wire strippers, pliers, hand wrenches, and hand saws to assemble panels.
• Operate small power tools including cordless drills, hand drills, and sabre saws in a safe and controlled manner.
• Handle and correctly identify multiple wires and wire color combinations during assembly and wiring.
• Follow written and verbal directions to build complete units independently when required.
• Apply strong attention to detail to ensure accurate wiring, neat panel layout, and adherence to quality standards.
• Utilize general PC skills, including basic use of Word and Outlook, to support documentation and communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow safety procedures while bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting materials.
• Support cross-training efforts by learning related tasks and assisting in other areas as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience building complete electrical control panels or units independently is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with panel wiring, electrical assembly, and point-to-point wiring.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, cutting, stripping, and terminating wires.
• Proficiency using hand tools such as wire crimpers, wire strippers, pliers, hand wrenches, and hand saws.
• Proficiency using small power tools including cordless drills, hand drills, and sabre saws.
• Ability to accurately identify and work with multiple wires and wire color combinations.
• General hand and finger dexterity to terminate small wires into closely spaced screw terminals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds approximately 10% of the time.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach into metal enclosures, and work in confined spaces as required by panel assembly.
• Basic PC skills, including the ability to use Word and Outlook.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience building entire control panels from start to finish is strongly preferred.
• Experience in electrical wiring, panel building, and control panel assembly.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and measurement and control applications for hydrocarbon, chemical, power, or water systems.
• Ability to work independently at a workstation while maintaining consistent quality and productivity.
• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment with occasional extended hours.
• Willingness to cross-train and learn additional tasks within the facility.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers strong long-term stability and the chance to grow your skills through cross-training in related areas. You join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, with efforts underway to enhance the facility environment and support a sustainable work-life balance through thoughtful scheduling and overtime practices.

Work Environment

The role is based at a workstation where you may reach, bend, crouch, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with the option to sit or stand while working. The primary work area is currently non-climate controlled, and hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a common summer schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to reduce exposure to heat. You must be able to work from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when overtime is needed. Parts of the facility, such as the valve department, are climate controlled, and there is an active initiative to make more of the facility climate controlled. The environment is hands-on, tool-oriented, and production-focused, requiring safe use of hand and power tools and comfortable, practical attire suitable for an industrial setting

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewisville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lewisville,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.