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Electrical Control Panel Shop Technician

Control Systems, Inc.
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

**WE DO NOT USE JOB PLACEMENT/RECRUITING COMPANIES**


Location: Pelham, AL

Position: Industrial Control Panel Builder - Experience Needed


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain a clean, neat, and clutter-free work space.
  • Able to read and understand Electrical Schematics/Drawings to Build Control Panels
  • Work in a shop environment with other Technicians (Climate Controlled)
  • Field Service and Start-up assistance to an Engineer, when needed
  • Perform all work using safety equipment as instructed while obeying all safety-rules/procedures.
  • Additional duties may also be included as directed by your lead-person or manager.


An industrial panel shop technician is crucial for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical control panels that act as the "brains" behind automation, machinery, and manufacturing processes. They ensure safety compliance, reduce downtime via quality, and bridge the gap between engineering schematics and functional hardware.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 


Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Language Skills

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.


Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply numbers.
  • Ability to perform these operations using American money and weight measurements, volume and distance.


Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Fork Lift Certification. (Must be able to pass operating and written test. Training will be provided by the company, if needed)


Other Skills and Abilities

  • Use of common hand-tools 
  • Proficient computer skills recommended
  • Must have Reliable Transportation & Good Driving Record
  • Able to pass a Background Check and Drug Screen
  • Attention to Detail
  • Exercise Independent Initiative and Accountability



Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

  • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms.
  • The use of common hand tools and occasionally sharp tools are involved. 
  • The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with other employees.
  • The employee must be able to move and/or lift objects up to 50 pounds often.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.


Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
  • The employee may be exposed to wet, humid, heat, or cold conditions, occasionally, when loading/unloading or during field service.
  • The noise level in the work environment is not usually loud, but in the event it is, ear plugs are provided.



Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (After 90 Day Probationary Period)
  • Health/Dental Insurance (Fully Paid, After 90 Day Probationary Period)
  • 401K Participation (After 1 Year)
  • Other Optional Benefits not limited to; Voluntary Life, Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.


**WE DO NOT USE JOB PLACEMENT/RECRUITING COMPANIES**

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