Panel Builder

Panel Builder

1st shift (6am-4:30pm, Monday - Thursday)

Pay: Depends on experience

Job Description

Join a long-established, family-owned manufacturer that designs and builds industrial-scale processing equipment. In this role, you will apply your electrical and panel-building expertise to construct and assemble control panels, with the opportunity to help lead and shape the electrical panel-building division. You will work on first shift in a stable environment where attention to detail, craftsmanship, and teamwork are highly valued.

Why Work Here?

You will join a steady, long-tenured organization with more than 90 years of continuous operation, offering a strong sense of stability and continuity. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance through a consistent first-shift schedule and a compressed workweek. Once hired directly, employees are eligible for an annual December profit-sharing bonus in which leftover profits are distributed equally among all team members, regardless of role or hierarchy, often resulting in a substantial payout. The culture values fairness, teamwork, and shared success, and the facility is conveniently located in a central area of Columbus.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical control panels from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency with design specifications.

• Read, interpret, and utilize blueprints and electrical schematics to complete panel-building projects correctly and safely.

• Use hand tools and power tools to cut, mount, wire, and assemble components within electrical panels.

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail throughout the panel-building process, verifying correct wiring, labeling, and component placement.

• Collaborate effectively with coworkers, typically working in small teams of 1–2 people to complete each panel type.

• Follow established quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure all panels meet internal and customer standards.

• Support the development and organization of the panel-building area, contributing ideas to improve processes, safety, and efficiency.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and company policies while working with electrical components, tools, and equipment.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience working as an electrician or in a closely related electrical role.

• Proficiency in reading and working from blueprints and electrical schematics.

• Hands-on experience with electrical panel building and control panel assembly.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools commonly used in electrical and panel-building work.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.

• Solid troubleshooting mindset and ability to follow technical instructions accurately

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.