Contract Control Panel Technician (Glass Kiln Control Systems)

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract /

Short-term Project Basis Pay:

$33.00 - $40.00 / hour

Schedule:

Flexible / Project-based (Hours vary per project deliverable)

Location:

Minneapolis, MN (In-person workshop/shop work) Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Control Panel Technician / Electrical Assembler for contract project work assembling and wiring custom control panels for glass kilns. All components, enclosures, and detailed wiring schematics are provided. We need an experienced technician who can execute clean, reliable, high-quality point-to-point wiring and mechanical panel layouts independently on a project-by-project basis. Key Responsibilities Assemble industrial control panels, backplates, DIN rails, and enclosure components according to supplied wiring diagrams and schematics. Point-to-point wiring of industrial heating control components, including PID temperature controllers, Solid-State Relays (SSRs), heat sinks, thermocouples/pyrometers, fuses/circuit breakers, and main disconnect switches. Cut, strip, crimp, label, and route wires cleanly using proper wire ducting, cable ties, and ferrules. Perform mechanical mounting of hardware, knockouts, terminal blocks, and switches onto enclosure doors and backplates. Conduct point-to-point continuity checks, ground verification, and pre-power testing to ensure wiring strictly matches the diagram.

Requirements & Qualifications Experience:

2+ years of hands-on experience in control panel building, industrial electrical assembly, or as a control panel wireman.

Schematic Literacy:

Proven ability to read and accurately wire from electrical schematics, ladder logic, and line diagrams.

Workmanship:

Demonstrated commitment to clean, organized panel layouts (proper wire color coding, crimping, heat shrinking, and labeling).

Tools:

Basic hand tools for electrical assembly (strippers, crimpers, torque drivers, wire cutters, multimeter).

Knowledge:

Familiarity with high-amperage AC heating circuits, thermal safety/limit switches, and basic UL 508A wiring standards is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with industrial temperature control systems, oven/kiln wiring, or process controls. Experience installing and wiring heat sinks for solid-state relays (SSRs). Work Environment & Compensation Work is performed on a 1099 or direct contract basis. Projects are assigned as kilns are built, allowing for flexible scheduling around agreed-upon project deadlines.

Compensation:

$33.00-$40.00 / hour.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$33.00 - $40.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Minneapolis, MN 55405 (Required)

Work Location:

In person