Electrical Panel Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Panel Builder

Job Description

This hands-on role focuses on building high-quality control panels used in demanding applications such as oil and gas drilling, construction, and space exploration. You will assemble, wire, and test electrical control panels using schematics and blueprints, working on your feet and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds while contributing to reliable and safe industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical control panels according to schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Interpret and elaborate on electrical schematics and blueprints to ensure accurate panel layout, wiring, and component placement.
• Perform detailed electrical wiring within control panels, including routing, terminating, and labeling wires.
• Select and correctly use different wire gauges, including distinguishing between 12 gauge and 14 gauge wire as required by design.
• Assist with installation and integration of panels into machinery and industrial systems as needed.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic testing of completed panels to verify functionality and quality standards.
• Work safely and efficiently on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members, electricians, and electrical apprentices to meet production goals and project timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance assembly processes, wiring practices, and overall panel quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of electrical experience, control panel experience, or closely related electrical assembly work.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and elaborating on electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring and electrical assembly in an industrial environment.
• Ability to distinguish between different wire gauges, including 12 gauge and 14 gauge wire, and apply them correctly.
• Strong familiarity with control panel construction, including component layout, wiring, and assembly practices.
• Industrial electrical experience, including machinery installation and related wiring tasks.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to successfully complete a 5-panel oral toxicology screening and a 7-year non-violent check.
• Relevant experience from roles such as electrical assembler, electrician, or electrical apprentice.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Direct control panel building experience, including full assembly and wiring, is highly preferred.
• Experience with blueprint reading and application in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with PLC-related work or PLC systems is a plus.
• Experience in industrial electrical environments, including electrical assembly, wiring, and machinery installation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality when working with schematics, wiring, and panel layout.
• Ability to adapt existing electrical skills from related roles such as electricians and electrical apprentices to panel building work.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization with strong long-term prospects and major upcoming projects that create meaningful opportunities for career development and advancement. As part of a newer company in expansion mode, you can help shape processes, contribute to a culture of growth, and gain exposure to exciting, large-scale industrial and technological applications.

Work Environment

This role operates on a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime work routine. You will work in an industrial shop or manufacturing environment focused on electrical assembly and control panel construction, using tools and equipment suited for wiring, panel layout, and machinery installation. The position is hands-on and physically active, requiring you to work on your feet for most of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds. You will collaborate with other electrical professionals in a production-oriented setting where safety, organization, and adherence to schematics and wiring standards are essential.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

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.