Panel Builder

Panel Builder Job Description As a Panel Builder, you will be responsible for fabricating electrical sub-assemblies for water chillers and process cooling equipment. This includes wiring custom control panels per detailed schematics and hard wiring equipment as per drawings. You will also inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or operation, and record the results. In addition, you will adjust, repair, or replace electrical component parts to correct defects and ensure conformance to specifications. You will also clean parts using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. You will read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. Your role involves continually improving processes to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven practices are in place. Maintaining a clean and safe environment through daily sweeping and general cleaning is also part of the job. Responsibilities Fabricate electrical sub-assemblies for water chillers and process cooling equipment. Wire custom control panels per detailed schematics. Hard wire equipment per drawings. Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or operation, and record results. Adjust, repair, or replace electrical component parts to correct defects and ensure conformance to specifications. Clean parts using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports. Continually improve processes to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-driven practices. Maintain a clean and safe environment through daily sweeping and general cleaning. Essential Skills 1-2 years of panel building experience Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently Electrical and mechanical experience Blueprints and schematics experience High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Diploma (GED) Why Work Here? Join a medium-sized company that truly values its employees. Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401K match, and more than three weeks of paid time off plus holidays and community service hours. You will have opportunities for advancement, as demonstrated by three recent promotions from this role. Enjoy annual raises through a union environment with profit-sharing and employee incentive programs. Work Environment Work on the first shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM in a union environment once permanent. Typically, candidates become permanent after 60 days. The company is listed as an essential business, ensuring job stability and security. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Niles,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.