Control Panel Electrician

Aerotek; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Pineville, NC is seeking a skilled Control Panel Electrician to join our team on a contract basis. You will wire panels from schematics, install sensors, and mount drives and PLCs, while supporting routine maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.

Travel is rare but possible. The role requires at least five years of industrial wiring experience, proficiency with hand tools, testing equipment, and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial control panel and machine wiring.
• Ability to perform LOTO for testing or maintenance.
• Proficient with hand tools and electrical testing equipment.
• Familiar with EMT, Flex, and Rigid conduit (training available).

Responsibilities

• Interpret schematics and layout drawings for panel wiring.
• Perform point-to-point wiring of components (terminal blocks, relays, PLCs, motor starters, drives).
• Mount inverter drives, PLCs, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contractors, and terminals.
• Use hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment.
• Execute temporary interconnect wiring for testing under supervision.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on plant equipment.

Skills

Industrial wiring

Electrical schematics

LOTO procedures

Hand tools

Multimeter use

Motor/drive wiring

Tools

PLC wiring

Inverter drives

Terminal blocks

Relays & breakers

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Control Panel Electrician

We are seeking a skilled Control Panel Electrician to join our team, where you'll be responsible for wiring schematics provided for panel wiring and arranging components as per layout drawings. You will work with a range of control cabinet sizes and perform tasks such as panel building, sensor installation, and machine wiring. Additionally, you will engage in maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for plant equipment. While out-of-town travel is rare, it may occasionally be required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Perform point-to-point wiring of internal components such as terminal blocks, relays, PLCs, motor starters, and drives.
• Mount inverter drives, PLCs, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contractors, and terminals.
• Use hand tools and basic electrical testing equipment effectively.
• Execute temporary interconnect wiring for testing procedures under supervision.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for plant equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial control panel and machine wiring.
• Ability to perform LOTO procedures for testing or maintenance.
• Proficiency with hand tools, hand crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, and electrical testing equipment like multi-meters.
• Familiarity with electric motor connections for testing.
• Experience with EMT, Flex, and Rigid conduit (training available).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic tool kit required; specialty tools provided.
• Experience with panel building and control systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, dental and health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off. Enjoy a supportive work environment with an 8-hour shift schedule.

Work Environment

Work in an old building equipped with older machinery. The shop is small and not climate-controlled, fostering a close-knit community where everyone knows each other.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pineville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $36.00/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 Pineville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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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