Panel Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Panel Builder

Job Description

This role focuses on building electrical control panels from start to finish in a climate-controlled shop environment. You will use hand and power tools, follow electrical schematics and layouts, and ensure all wiring meets established electrical standards while maintaining a neat and organized panel build.

Responsibilities

• Build electrical control panels from start to finish, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Use hand and power tools to fabricate, assemble, and complete control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, layouts, and blueprints to wire panels accurately.
• Wire control panels by routing, terminating, and labeling wires and cables according to established electrical standards.
• Route and bundle wires and cables neatly to maintain a clean and organized panel layout.
• Perform drilling and panel preparation as needed for mounting components and routing wiring.
• Carry out electrical assembly tasks, including installing components and hardware within the control panels.
• Collaborate with onsite engineering teams to clarify questions on schematics and resolve design or wiring issues quickly.
• Follow shop safety practices and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Work overtime as needed, in line with production demands, while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience building electrical control panels from scratch.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and layouts.
• Hands-on experience with control panel wiring and electrical wiring.
• Ability to perform panel building and electrical assembly using hand and power tools.
• Skill in routing, bundling, and organizing wires and cables according to electrical standards.
• Experience with drilling and panel preparation to support component mounting and wiring.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain neat, accurate wiring within panels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams to resolve schematic or layout questions.
• Comfort working in a production shop environment with multiple panel builders on the floor.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit shop where approximately 20–25 panel builders work together in a supportive, family-oriented environment. The organization offers clear opportunities for upward mobility, including the potential to move into panel testing and even engineering roles over time. Engineering teams are located onsite, providing immediate support and collaboration on blueprints and schematics, which helps you learn quickly and solve problems efficiently. The company supports professional growth, values teamwork, and provides a stable, first-shift schedule with opportunities for overtime for those who want additional hours.

Work Environment

You will work on a climate-controlled shop floor, providing a comfortable environment throughout the year. The operation runs on a single first shift, with standard hours approximately from early morning to mid-afternoon, and additional start-time options around 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. for flexibility. Overtime is available, with some employees working up to around 58 hours per week, including about 14 hours of overtime. The shop does not require safety glasses or steel-toe footwear under normal conditions, contributing to a more relaxed dress environment while still maintaining safe practices. You may listen to music with earbuds while working, allowing for a focused and enjoyable workday. The floor hosts a small team of panel builders, creating a collaborative environment where engineering support is readily accessible.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sussex, WI.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sussex,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.