Precision Control Panel Fabrication Technician (TIG & Piping)

Build the hardware behind life-saving processes

Your day starts at 7:00 AM in our Bloomingdale, NJ manufacturing shop. You open a new job packet, scan a complex P&ID, and map out the sequence: cut and bend stainless tubing (.035–.049 wall), route compression fittings, and prep a TIG root pass on a run of Schedule 10 pipe — knowing that by the afternoon you may be working Schedule 160, or switching to PVC Schedule 80 and CPVC for a different skid. About 20% of your day calls for TIG welding; the rest is exacting mechanical assembly that rewards a sharp eye and steady hands.

At Control Associates and our subsidiary Electronic Power Design (EPD), you’ll turn drawings into dependable control panels, piping racks, and integrated skids that power pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, and energy facilities. EPD has been doing this for 45+ years with a reputation for seeing around corners, delivering quality that works flawlessly in the field — from regulating natural gas in Manhattan to supporting critical healthcare systems.

What you'll take from print to product

• Translate detailed P&ID drawings into assembled industrial control and electrical panels
• Fabricate piping racks and skids for demanding industrial environments
• Assemble stainless-steel tubing (.035–.049 wall) with precision compression fittings
• Work with PVC Schedule 80 and CPVC materials
• Perform TIG root welding as needed (approximately 20% of the role)
• Assemble components using pipe wall thicknesses from Schedule 10 through Schedule 160

What you bring

• 3+ years building industrial control panels and related assemblies
• Fluent in reading complex P&IDs and blueprint packages
• Expert with hand tools and precision assembly methods
• Hands-on experience with stainless panels, PVC, and CPVC
• Proven TIG welding capability
• Comfort lifting up to 65 lbs; able to handle physical work with about 30% of the day on your feet
• Quick to learn new processes, outputs, and production pace
• Background in Construction, Mechanics, Fluid Handling, and/or Pneumatics (preferred)

Core proficiencies

• Electrical schematics interpretation and blueprint reading
• Pneumatics and industrial electrical/electronic systems familiarity
• Welding setups suitable for production environments
• Mechanical assembly and clear, professional communication

Tools you’ll use

• TIG Welder
• Power Tools

How we work — and why it matters

• Customer Focus: Your precision helps produce essential medications and products, exceeding exacting specs.
• Collaboration: A supportive, highly skilled team shares knowledge to raise the bar.
• Innovation: Complex builds invite creative approaches and continuous improvement.
• Integrity: We do it right the first time because people depend on our systems.
• Passion: Pride in craftsmanship that impacts real-world outcomes.

Compensation & benefits

• Hourly pay: $29–$32 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — own a piece of the company
• Stability with a 45+ year track record and opportunities to grow on ever more complex projects

Schedule & location

• 100% on-site in Bloomingdale, NJ
• 7:00 AM start time
• Full-time role

Ready to get started?

If you’re a craftsperson who thrives on precision and wants your work to power critical infrastructure and life-saving technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Compliance & notices

Control Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

*Note: Work visa sponsorship is not available. This is a direct hire position.

Control Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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