Control Panel Builder

Panel Builder

Our client is a well-established industrial services company with a long history of providing electrical and mechanical solutions to customers throughout the Midwest. The organization specializes in electric motor and rotating equipment repair predictive maintenance engineering services and the manufacturing of UL508A electrical control panels for industrial customers operating in demanding often 24/7 environments. With a strong reputation for quality technical expertise and customer service the company offers a stable work environment a seasoned team and opportunities for employees to expand their skills responsibilities and earning potential. This is an onsite position in Madison WI working directly on the production floor within a dedicated control panel manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and mount relays switches circuit breakers power supplies PLCs VFDs terminal blocks transformers and other components onto backplates and enclosures.
• Cut strip crimp label route and bundle electrical wiring according to schematics wiring diagrams and established standards.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of control panels sub-panels and enclosures with a strong focus on workmanship and accuracy.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics engineering drawings panel layouts and bills of materials.
• Use hand and power tools including wire strippers crimpers screwdrivers drills knockout punches and multimeters.
• Perform point-to-point wiring while maintaining neat organized wire routing color-coding and labeling.
• Inspect and QA completed work including continuity wire sizing labeling and component placement while troubleshooting and correcting errors prior to final inspection.
• Document as-built changes through red-line drawings and assist with live testing as required.
• Entry-level employees will receive hands-on training and progressively take on more complex panel-building responsibilities.
• Maintain a safe organized and productive work area while meeting quality and production expectations.

Qualifications (Open to Junior or more seasoned)

Entry-Level Candidates:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in learning electrical/control panel assembly.
• Comfortable working with hand and power tools and performing precise hands-on work.
• No prior professional panel-building experience required; military training vocational education maintenance experience or similar hands-on backgrounds are valued.
• Comfortable working around electricity and following safety procedures.
• Ability to stand for extended periods perform repetitive hands-on tasks and lift up to 40 lbs.

Experienced Candidates:

• Approximately 25 years of hands-on experience building and wiring custom industrial control panels or an equivalent mechanical/electrical background.
• Ability to independently read electrical schematics and build control panels from engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with knockout punches crimpers wire strippers multimeters and other electrical/mechanical tools.
• Strong attention to detail with wire routing color-coding labeling component placement and overall panel workmanship.
• Troubleshooting and panel testing experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to stand for extended periods perform hands-on work throughout the shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Vocational or technical certification and prior supervisory or panel-testing experience are a plus.

Required Experience:

Junior IC