Job Title: Panel BuilderJob DescriptionAs a Panel Builder, you assemble and wire industrial control panels, working closely with engineering and quality teams to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performing automation solutions. You ensure all work complies with relevant safety standards and codes, such as NFPA 79 and UL508A, while supporting startup and debug activities for custom control systems.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and wire custom industrial control panels according to schematics, drawings, and specifications.
- Collaborate closely with engineers to interpret designs and ensure accurate electrical and mechanical assembly.
- Work with the quality team to verify that all panels meet safety, performance, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure all panel builds adhere to applicable safety standards and codes, including NFPA 79 and UL508A.
- Perform electrical assembly tasks such as mounting components, routing wiring, and labeling connections.
- Support startup and debug activities for control panels, helping to identify and resolve wiring or configuration issues.
- Inspect completed panels to confirm proper operation, workmanship, and adherence to design documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow established manufacturing and safety procedures.
- Document any design or build issues and communicate feedback to engineering and quality teams for continuous improvement.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience in panel building for industrial control systems.
- Proficiency in electrical assembly, including wiring, termination, and panel layout.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of safety standards and codes relevant to control panels, such as NFPA 79 and UL508A.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable panels.
- Effective collaboration skills for working with engineering and quality teams.
- Basic mechanical assembly skills for mounting components and hardware within panels.
- Familiarity with manufacturing practices and production workflows in a panel shop environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Panel Builder, Electrical Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, or in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of industrial automation and control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot wiring and assembly issues during startup and debug.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple builds and meet project timelines.
- Commitment to following established safety procedures and quality standards.
Why Work Here?You join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and precision, where your hands-on skills directly contribute to building high-quality automation solutions. The environment encourages collaboration with engineering and quality professionals, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and deepen your expertise in industrial control systems. You work on custom projects that keep the work varied and engaging, while being part of a culture that emphasizes reliability, continuous improvement, and pride in the finished product. Work EnvironmentYou work in a dedicated panel shop focused on building custom control panels for industrial applications. The setting is a hands-on manufacturing environment where you use standard electrical and mechanical tools, follow established safety practices, and collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams. Work involves standing at benches, handling components, and assembling panels in a structured production area designed for efficiency, accuracy, and safe operations. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Vergne, TN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Vergne, TN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in La Vergne,TN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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