Electrical Panel Builder

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Control Panel Builder

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Control Panel Builder to assemble, wire, and troubleshoot custom industrial control panels. This role involves working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings to build clean, organized, and reliable panels.

Responsibilities

Assemble electrical control panels from layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Mount and wire PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), HMIs, VFDs, relays, motor starters, overloads, and associated components.

Perform wire stripping, labeling, routing, and terminations to ensure a professional and UL-compliant appearance.

Interpret and verify schematic accuracy; suggest corrections if errors are found.

Operate hand and power tools to fabricate, modify, or assemble enclosures.

Conduct power-up testing and troubleshooting for newly assembled panels.

Maintain organized wiring practices including wire tagging, color coding, and proper bundling.

Work independently to meet quality and production deadlines.

Collaborate with engineers and management on design improvements.

Perform field installations and troubleshooting if required.Essential Skills

Fabrication skills including MIG welding, stick welding, TIG welding, and structural welding.

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

Experience with electrical assembly, including panel wiring and building.

Proficiency in blueprint reading.

Troubleshooting skills for electrical systems.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Welding proficiency with demonstrated ability to perform MIG welding with clean, strong welds on various materials and thicknesses. TIG welding is a bonus.

Skilled in using basic power tools such as angle grinders, drills, magnet drills, plasma cutters, and band saws.

Certified or experienced in operating forklifts for material handling.

Proficiency with measurement tools like T-square and tape measures.

Project facilitation skills with the capability of planning, organizing, and executing fabrication projects.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

Excellent time management skills to keep projects on schedule.

Clear verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge of shop safety practices and commitment to enforcing them.Why Work Here?

Join a long-term position in a project-based environment where your contributions help grow the business. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and be part of a team that values quality and innovation.

Work Environment

Work in a garage shop located at the headquarters in Lake Forest, utilizing a variety of tools and equipment to fabricate and assemble electrical panels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lake Forest, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Forest,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.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.