Controls Shop Technician

Pay: $27–$35 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Work Environment: Shop-based
Travel Required: No

Job Overview

ISP Fuel Systems is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Controls Shop Technician to join our Controls Department. This position is responsible for building, assembling, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting control panels, terminals, and related electrical assemblies.

The ideal candidate can work from electrical drawings, schematics, panel layouts, bills of material, and project specifications to produce safe, organized, and reliable control systems that meet project and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and wire control panels, terminals, and related electrical assemblies.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Lay out and install components such as terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, breakers, PLCs, and other control devices.
• Route, terminate, label, and secure wiring and cabling using proper workmanship standards.
• Inspect completed panels to verify proper wiring, component ratings, design compliance, and overall build quality.
• Perform continuity testing, functional testing, and QA/QC inspections before equipment is shipped or installed.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues, component failures, and functional problems found during assembly or testing.
• Correct identified issues and complete required rework.
• Document test results, discrepancies, corrective actions, and final verification activities.
• Communicate material needs, technical questions, quality concerns, and production status to supervisors and engineering personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, work instructions, and project requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in control-panel building, electrical assembly, industrial wiring, or a related manufacturing or shop environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material.
• Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and panel-assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot wiring, assembly, and functional issues.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing production schedules or design revisions.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school, vocational training, or an associate degree in electrical technology, automation, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience working with PLCs, relays, control components, multimeters, and continuity-testing equipment.
• Experience with panel labeling, wire-management practices, QA/QC inspections, functional testing, or documenting rework and test results.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, twist, kneel, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and components weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to safely use required personal protective equipment, ladders, tools, testing equipment, and other shop equipment.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an industrial shop environment and may involve exposure to tools, machinery, electrical assemblies, noise, moving materials, dust, and temperature variations. Controlled testing may involve exposure to energized electrical components. Employees must follow all company and site-specific safety procedures.

ISP Fuel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person