Electrical Panel Builder / Machine Electrician

Pay: $28–$32+ per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Shift: First Shift
Work Environment: Clean, Climate-Controlled Manufacturing Facility

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Panel Building & Machine Wiring

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  Build and wire industrial electrical control panels using electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material.
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  Install and connect electrical components, including circuit breakers, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, transformers, power supplies, VFDs, servo drives, PLC hardware, and safety devices.
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  Perform point-to-point wiring of control panels and machine-mounted electrical components.
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  Wire motors, sensors, switches, solenoid valves, encoders, photo eyes, operator stations, and other machine components.
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  Route, label, and terminate wiring, cables, conduit, and wireway to maintain clean, organized, professional installations.
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  Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and machine drawings.
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  Verify completed wiring against drawings and correct discrepancies as needed.

Electrical Testing & Troubleshooting

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  Power up machines and perform electrical checks before operational testing.
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  Troubleshoot electrical issues during machine assembly, startup, testing, and commissioning.
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  Diagnose problems involving motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, PLC inputs and outputs, and safety circuits.
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  Use multimeters and other electrical test equipment to identify wiring faults and component failures.
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  Perform electrical modifications, repairs, and adjustments during machine testing.
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  Identify drawing errors or electrical design issues and communicate recommended corrections to engineering.
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  Support final machine testing and ensure equipment is electrically ready for shipment.

Quality & Team Collaboration

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  Maintain high standards for wiring accuracy, component installation, labeling, and overall workmanship.
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  Follow applicable electrical codes, company standards, and safe work practices.
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  Collaborate with mechanical assemblers, controls engineers, programmers, and production personnel.
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  Help resolve electrical and controls issues to keep machine builds on schedule.
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  Ensure electrical systems are properly installed, tested, and documented before equipment leaves the facility.

Qualifications

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  High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; technical or electrical training preferred.
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  Previous experience building industrial electrical control panels or wiring automated machinery strongly preferred.
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  Ability to read and interpret industrial electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
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  Working knowledge of 24VDC control circuits and industrial AC power systems.
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  Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and industrial safety circuits.
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  Ability to use a multimeter and systematically troubleshoot electrical problems.
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  Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
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  Ability to work independently from drawings and collaborate with engineering and production teams.
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  Experience with food processing, packaging, material handling, or custom OEM machinery is a plus.
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  Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, and industrial electrical standards is preferred.
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  PLC programming experience is beneficial but not required.

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.
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  Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
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  Ability to lift and carry electrical components, tools, and materials as required.
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  Ability to work inside electrical enclosures and access machinery for wiring, inspection, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Experience

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  Industrial electrical control panel assembly.
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  Automated machinery wiring and installation.
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  Food processing and packaging equipment.
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  Custom OEM machinery manufacturing.
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  Machine startup, electrical checkout, and troubleshooting.
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  PLC hardware and industrial control systems.
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  Variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor controls.
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  Industrial safety circuits and electrical standards.

What Success Looks Like

A successful Electrical Panel Builder / Machine Electrician produces clean, accurate, and reliable electrical installations while taking ownership of quality from initial panel assembly through final machine testing. This individual can independently follow electrical drawings, identify and resolve problems, and work effectively with mechanical and controls teams to deliver dependable, customer-ready machinery.

Compensation & Schedule

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  Pay: $28–$32+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
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  Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
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  Lunch: 30-minute lunch break.
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  Shift: Consistent first-shift schedule.
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  Facility: Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

If you have industrial electrical experience and enjoy building, wiring, and troubleshooting custom machinery, we encourage you to apply!