Job Description

Overview

Divcon, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, delivers integrated automation solutions across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. The Wiring Technician will be responsible for the assembly, wiring, and testing of industrial control panels, ensuring high-quality production and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Build, assemble, and wire control panels using technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Perform panel layout, component mounting, and wiring/termination to meet project specifications.
  • Produce high-quality UL508 control panels for commercial and mission-critical applications.
  • Test completed panels to verify proper function and identify wiring/component issues.
  • Troubleshoot and correct wiring errors, component malfunctions, and build discrepancies.
  • Follow all safety standards and ensure safe work practices throughout the assembly process.
  • Identify and communicate issues or discrepancies with schematics, tools, parts, or equipment to the Panel Shop Lead.
  • Monitor stock levels of panel shop consumables and notify the Panel Shop Lead when materials are low.
  • Manufacture subassemblies and prepare cut or pre-made materials as required for production.
  • Support general shop and facility needs, including light maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workspace through daily cleanup and proper disposal of trash and materials.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in control panel assembly or wiring.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Strong working knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and panel shop best practices.
  • Proficiency using common assembly tools, including hand drills, termination screwdrivers, wire cutters, and other hand tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and workmanship standards.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Manufacturing/panel shop environment with exposure to noise, tools, wiring equipment, and electrical components.
  • Use of PPE may be required depending on task and work area.
  • Work may involve occasional coordination with warehouse or jobsite-related staging activities.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Irving, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 467 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Irving, TX

We're tracking 21 other active welding openings in Irving, TX right now, from 15 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 720 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Irving, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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