Wiring Technician Trainee
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
