Job Title: Panel Assembler - 1st Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Panel Assembler for the 1st shift, responsible for wiring and building electrical control panels, junction boxes, and subassemblies in accordance with customer requirements. The shift runs from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Wire and build electrical control panels, junction boxes, and subassemblies per customer requirements.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and bills of materials.
• Drill or tap holes to mount control units or to provide openings for components, wiring, or instruments.
• Utilize a variety of small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Complete point-to-point wiring and install a wide variety of electronic components including PLCs, relays, lights, and switches.
• Document necessary information to initiate engineering change orders.
• Perform operations such as deburring, grinding, and sawing.
• Operate hand pallet jacks to move material within the plant.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability to work overtime.
• Ability to work from blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with ladder logic schematics.
• Experience with drilling and tapping sheet metal.
• Proficiency in operating hand tools.
• Ownership of basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tape measure, allen wrenches).
• Experience with wiring harnesses or components.
• Knowledge of various wire gauges, types, and sizes.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Prior experience building control panels.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure to measure accurately.
• Experience with hand tools such as screwdrivers, hex keys, drills, or saws.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting materials up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to squat, bend, reach, and perform other physical movements as required for the job.
• Experience with mechanical assembly tasks or working with extrusion.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly or grounding techniques is a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that values motivated and detail-oriented individuals. Enjoy working in a clean, climate-controlled facility with opportunities for both independent and team work. Benefit from engaging in mechanical installation and electrical wiring for control panels and desks, with an emphasis on skill development and career growth.

Work Environment

Work within small teams in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The role involves frequent lifting of materials and products up to 30 pounds, extensive use of hand tools, and long periods of standing. Safety is a priority, with requirements to wear safety equipment such as eye protection, hearing protectors, safety shoes, and hardhats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. Safety shoes are mandatory throughout the manufacturing plant. Certifications may be required for specific tasks, such as lock out/tag out and fork truck operation. Additional personal protective equipment may be needed for tasks like drilling, tapping, deburring, cutting, testing, lifting, and moving.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/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 Fond Du Lac,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.