Electrical Assembler / Panel Builder

Electrical Assembler / Panel Builder

Location: Maple Grove MN 55369

Shift: First Shift Flex Hours with start times between 6am-8am Monday-Friday

Hiring Basis: 6-month contract to permanent basis, but willing to consider on a direct hire basis.

Pay: $32-$35/Hourly/W2

Lotus Technical has a 6-month contract to permanent role for our manufacturing client located in Maple Grove, MN for an Electrical Assembler / Panel Builder. Willing to consider on a direct hire basis. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

BENEFITS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Full-time, Non-exempt/OT pay-Direct hire.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holidays.

Standing for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Manufacturing / shop-floor environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Seeking a highly experienced Electrical Assembler / Panel Builder who can independently build industrial control panels from prints with minimal supervision. This role is intended for candidates who have direct, hands-on panel-building experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. This is not an entry-level or trainee position. Candidates must be able to produce complete, production-ready control panels without constant supervision or training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels and subassemblies from prints.

Layout, mount, and wire components accurately and efficiently.

Drill, tap, and prepare enclosures and back panels.

Inspect finished panels for quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Troubleshoot wiring and component issues.

Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Follow company procedures, electrical codes, and safety standards.

Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED is required.

3+ years of direct experience building industrial electrical control panels.

Proven ability to independently build panels from electrical schematics and BOMs.

Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.

Hands-on experience mounting and wiring PLC hardware, Relays and contactors, Circuit breakers and disconnects, Power supplies, Terminal blocks and wire duct.

Demonstrated experience with Point-to-point wiring, Wire labeling and ferruling, and Clean wire routing and panel organization.

Proficiency using hand and power tools for drilling, tapping, and enclosure prep.

Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and correct wiring errors independently.

Strong understanding of industrial electrical practices and shop safety.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE-STRONGLY DESIRED

Experience building UL 508A-compliant control panels.

Technical schooling or certification in electrical or industrial controls.

Experience working with PLC-based automation systems.

Manufacturing or OEM equipment experience.