Panel Builder

Panel Builders & Machine Builders We are seeking a skilled Panel Builder for a 1st shift position, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Responsibilities Panel Layout & Assembly: Lay out and assemble intricate electrical panels according to engineering prints and customer specifications. Wiring & Integration: Cut, route, and bundle cables from machine components to main electrical enclosures and terminals. Junction Boxes: Fabricate custom mounting brackets and wire junction boxes to ensure reliable system connections. System Component Labeling: Use computerized marking systems and portable label printers to clearly identify wires and cables. Testing & Troubleshooting: Utilize multimeters, scopemeters, and ac/dc probes to diagnose and debug electrical panel issues. Collaborative Commissioning: Work alongside machine builders and electrical engineers during mechanical debug and system integration phases. Field Service Support: Disassemble completed systems for shipment to customer facilities, reinstall, rewire, and test machinery. Essential Skills Proficiency in panel wiring. Basic understanding of blueprints and schematics. Experience in using hand tools. Ability to wire junction boxes. Five years of experience in machine building. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with electrical wiring and schematic reading. Skills in building panels and electrical assembly. Competence in print reading and blueprint understanding. TIG welding and mechanical assembly skills. Work Environment This position is located in a clean, two-shift facility. The custom machine builder environment supports products built from cradle to grave, involving the fab shop, CNC department, machine build, and paint stages. The facility promotes a collaborative and innovative atmosphere. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.