Electrical Panel Builder

Job Title: Electrical Panel Builder
Job Description
This hands-on role focuses on building high-quality control panels used in applications such as oil and gas drilling, construction, and space exploration. You will assemble and wire electrical control panels by interpreting schematics and blueprints, ensuring that each panel meets precise specifications and safety standards. The position requires working on your feet for extended periods and safely lifting up to 50 pounds while performing detailed electrical assembly tasks.
Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical control panels for use in oil and gas drilling, construction, space exploration, and other industrial applications.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to complete panel builds accurately and efficiently.
• Perform electrical wiring within control panels, including routing, cutting, stripping, and terminating wires according to specifications.
• Select and use appropriate wire gauges, including correctly identifying and differentiating between 12-gauge and 14-gauge wire, to ensure safe and reliable installations.
• Install and mount electrical components and hardware within control panels, such as breakers, relays, contactors, and terminal blocks.
• Assist with machinery installation and integration of control panels into industrial equipment as needed.
• Inspect completed panels for quality, accuracy, and compliance with design requirements and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic wiring or assembly issues identified during build or testing processes.
• Collaborate with team members, electricians, and other technical staff to clarify schematic details and resolve build questions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while adhering to all workplace safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical schematics and the ability to read, interpret, and elaborate on schematic details.
• Strong electrical wiring skills, including experience with control panel wiring and electrical assembly.
• Ability to correctly identify and differentiate between wire gauges, including 12-gauge and 14-gauge wire.
• Industrial electrical experience, particularly in environments involving machinery installation and control systems.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools commonly used in electrical assembly and control panel fabrication.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with electrical blueprints and wiring diagrams for control panels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when assembling and wiring electrical components.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for identifying and correcting wiring or assembly issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, electrical apprenticeship, or working as an electrician.
• Background in industrial electrical environments involving machinery installation and control panel integration.
• Exposure to programmable logic controllers (PLC); PLC experience is considered a plus.
• Experience with control panel layout, component placement, and wire routing best practices.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team and communicate clearly about schematic and wiring requirements.

Why Work Here?
You will join a growing organization with strong opportunities for professional development and advancement. The company is relatively new and engaged in major upcoming projects, offering the potential for expansion and increased responsibility over time. You will work with impactful technologies in a setting that values growth, hands-on learning, and long-term career progression.
Work Environment
This role operates in an industrial or manufacturing environment focused on electrical control panel assembly. You will work primarily on a first-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., spending most of the day on your feet while performing hands-on electrical and mechanical tasks. The work involves regular use of electrical tools, hand tools, and equipment associated with panel building and machinery installation, in a setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to technical standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

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):
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