Electrical Assembler

Sterling Engineering; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A machinery manufacturing company in Mokena, IL is seeking a Technical Recruiter responsible for assembling and testing electrical control panels for automated equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical assembly skills, experience with industrial components, and the ability to read schematics. The position is full-time and offers benefits including medical insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k). Salary ranges from $26.00 to $34.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical assembly skills and the ability to read schematics.
• Experience working with industrial controls and components.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical control panels according to engineering drawings.
• Perform machine wiring, routing cables, and mounting components.
• Install and wire components including breakers, relays, and PLCs.
• Verify panel layout and wiring paths for accuracy.
• Conduct panel testing and troubleshooting before integration.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve wiring or layout issues.
• Maintain organized wiring practices.

Job description

Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering

The Electrical Panel Builder is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing electrical control panels and machine wiring for automated equipment and industrial machinery. This role requires strong electrical assembly skills, the ability to read schematics, and experience working with industrial controls and components.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble electrical control panels according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform machine wiring, routing cables, mounting components, and ensuring proper electrical connections throughout automated systems.
• Install and wire components including breakers, relays, contactors, power supplies, PLCs, motor drives, terminal blocks, and safety devices.
• Verify panel layout, wiring paths, and component placement for accuracy and compliance with electrical codes and internal standards.
• Conduct panel testing, continuity checks, and troubleshooting to ensure full functionality before integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to resolve wiring or layout issues during the build process.
• Maintain organized wiring practices, including labeling, routing, and securing cables for clean, professional panel builds.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Manufacturing

Industries: Machinery Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Base pay range: $26.00/yr - $34.00/yr

Location: Mokena, IL

Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k).

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