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 Permanent position based out of West Allis, 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 an