Panel Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Shift Panel Builder

Job Description

This role focuses on panel wiring and electrical assembly of overhead crane units, ensuring safe, accurate, and high-quality builds from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Perform panel wiring and electrical assembly for overhead crane units according to specifications and standards.
• Measure and lay out conduit runs and angles to ensure accurate and efficient routing.
• Use an electric conduit tool to cut, bend, and install conduit as required.
• Read, interpret, and work from interconnect and wiring diagrams to complete electrical connections correctly.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical components using appropriate hand tools and equipment.
• Work at heights while properly using a safety harness to install and connect panels and associated components.
• Operate a scissor lift safely to access elevated work areas for wiring and assembly tasks.
• Inspect completed panels and assemblies for quality, accuracy, and compliance with drawings and schematics.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and handle general labor tasks related to panel building.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing electrical, mechanical, and assembly work.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of electrical panel building experience.
• Proficiency in panel wiring and electrical assembly for industrial or overhead crane units.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and interconnect and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled in measuring conduit runs and angles accurately.
• Experience using an electric conduit tool for cutting, bending, and installing conduit.
• Capability to perform mechanical and mechanical assembly tasks using hand tools.
• Comfort working at heights while using a safety harness.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift safely for elevated work.
• General electrical knowledge and hands-on wiring experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with panel assembly in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in general labor tasks related to electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with a variety of hand tools and basic power tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints and schematics with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a structured production setting.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, well-organized facility with a consistent first-shift schedule, allowing for a stable routine and work-life balance. The role offers the opportunity to develop and apply specialized electrical and mechanical skills in a focused production environment. You will contribute directly to the build quality of complex overhead crane systems while working with modern tools and equipment in a supportive, safety-conscious setting.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first-shift schedule, typically from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with 9-hour workdays that have been standard for the last several years. Work takes place in a clean facility with organized workstations and production areas. You will frequently use hand tools, electric conduit tools, and operate equipment such as scissor lifts. The role involves working at heights with a safety harness and performing both electrical and mechanical assembly tasks in an industrial shop environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 New Berlin,WI.

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

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.

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.