Entry-Level Control Panel Builder

Kansas Electric, Inc; Kansas; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A growing automation company in Kansas is seeking an Entry-Level Control Panel Builder to join their team. You will assemble, wire, and test UL 508A control panels while working alongside experienced engineers. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, basic understanding of electrical components, and a commitment to quality. This position offers a competitive package with health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and test UL 508A control panels.
• Route, label, crimp, and terminate per UL and company standards.
• Support quality checks and functional testing.

Skills

Basic understanding of electrical components and wiring

Attention to detail

Ability to read diagrams

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school certificate or associate degree in Industrial Automation

Tools

Wire strippers

Drills

Measuring instruments

Job description

Learn to assemble, wire, and test UL 508A control panels.
Build skills. Build panels. Build your career.

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Control Panel Builder to join our growing automation team. You will learn to assemble, wire, and test UL 508A control panels that support industrial automation applications, working alongside experienced panel builders and automation engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on panel assembly and testing

Wiring & Termination

Route, label, crimp, and terminate per UL and company standards

Testing & QA

Support quality checks and functional testing of completed panels

Documentation

Maintain accurate work documentation; collaborate to meet schedule and quality goals

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
• Mount components: breakers, relays, terminal blocks, VFDs, PLCs, power supplies
• Participate in ongoing training in electrical assembly, controls, and automation technologies
• Maintain automation department inventory processes and assist with automation projects
• Keep work areas organized, safe, and compliant with safety standards

Qualifications

Required and preferred credentials

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical or vocational coursework preferred)
• Basic understanding of electrical components and wiring
• Ability to read simple diagrams or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow safety procedures

Preferred

• 0–2 years’ experience in a panel shop, electrical assembly, or industrial wiring
• Familiarity with UL 508A and NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Experience using hand tools, wire strippers, drills, and measuring instruments
• Technical school certificate or associate degree in Industrial Automation, Electrical Technology, or Mechatronics

Competitive package with growth opportunities

Compensation

• $18-$22/hr with overtime opportunities
• Full benefits package (health, dental, retirement, PTO)
• On-the-job training with UL 508A panel builders and automation engineers
• A collaborative, safety-first work environment focused on professional growth

Ready to Start Your Automation Career?

Join Kansas Electric and learn hands-on as you help build the panels that power American industry.