Electrical Panel Assembly Technician

The Keystone Distinction Group; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Manchester, CT is seeking an Electrical Panel Assembly Technician for a full-time manufacturing role. You will build and wire electrical control panels from schematics and blueprints, then inspect for accuracy and quality.

The ideal candidate has hands-on assembly experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a careful approach to safety and PPE. You will lay out and mount components, route wires, and verify wiring against BOMs while maintaining a tidy, safe work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical electricity/electronics training a plus.
• 1–3 years in electrical panel building or electromechanical assembly.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and BOMs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and mount switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, PLCs, and terminal blocks in panels and enclosures.
• Route, strip, crimp, terminate wires according to schematics.
• Measure, drill, tap, and cut enclosures and back panels.
• Inspect panels for wiring accuracy and structural integrity before testing.
• Apply wire markers, component tags, and terminal labels.
• Keep the work area organized and follow site safety requirements.

Skills

Schematic reading

Blueprint reading

Bills of Materials

Safety awareness

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in electricity/electronics

Tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Screwdrivers

Drills

Taps

Job description

We are recruiting an Electrical Panel Assembly Technician for a full-time manufacturing opportunity. You will build and wire electrical control panels from schematics and blueprints, then inspect your work for accuracy and quality. This position suits someone with hands-on assembly experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and careful attention to safety.

What you will do

• Lay out and mount switches, relays, circuit breakers, transformers, PLCs, and terminal blocks in panels and enclosures.
• Route, strip, crimp, solder, and terminate wires according to electrical schematics and point-to-point wiring diagrams.
• Measure, drill, tap, and cut enclosures and back panels for component installation.
• Inspect finished panels for wiring accuracy, component placement, and structural integrity before testing.
• Apply wire markers, component tags, and terminal labels according to engineering documentation.
• Keep the work area organized and follow site safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

What we are looking for

• One to three years of electrical panel building, electromechanical assembly, or related electrical trade experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and bills of materials.
• Experience using wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, drills, taps, and similar tools.
• Attention to wire routing, color coding, and component placement.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, safely lift up to 50 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks requiring fine motor skills.
• High school diploma or GED; technical training in electricity or electronics is a plus.