Floater/Assembler

Automation Displays; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Displays in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Floater/Panel Assembler to build and wire electrical control panels per engineering drawings and customer specs.

The role focuses on quality, safety, and productivity, with responsibilities including assembly, labeling, packaging, and shipment preparation while maintaining accurate documentation and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Assembly, manufacturing, wiring, packaging, or related experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn assembly and packaging processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels according to drawings, schematics, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Package finished products to customer specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Verify product quantities, part numbers, labels, and packaging requirements.
• Prepare products for shipment by assembling cartons, crates, pallets, and protective packaging materials.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport materials, inventory, and finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Position Summary

The Floater/Panel Assembleris responsible forassembling and wiring electrical control panelsin accordance withengineering drawings, customer specifications, quality standards, and production requirements and packaging, labeling, staging, and moving finished goods, materials, and inventory throughout the manufacturing facility.

This position performs mechanical assembly,componentinstallation, wiring, labeling, and inspection whilemaintaininga strong focus on quality, safety, accuracy, and productivity and plays a critical role in supporting production, shipping, inventory accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical control panels according to drawings, schematics, Bills of Material (BOMs), and work instructions.
• Package finished productsin accordance withcustomer specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Verify product quantities, part numbers, labels, and packaging requirements prior to shipment or storage.
• Prepare products for shipment by assembling cartons, crates, pallets, and protective packaging materials.
• Safelyoperateforklifts and other material handling equipment to transport materials, inventory, and finished goods throughout the facility.

• Mount electrical components, wire duct, DIN rail, terminal blocks, and related panel components.

• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and assembly equipment safely.

• Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and workmanship.

• Completerequired production and quality documentation.

• Meet established productivity, quality, and production schedule expectations.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Follow company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

• Support continuous improvement and process standardization initiatives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities by Area

Panel Assembly

• Componentinstallation

• Mechanical assembly

• Panel layout

• Wiring and termination

Packaging Operations

• Product packaging

• Labeling and identification

• Palletizing and staging

• Packaging quality verification

• Shipment preparation

• Packaging documentation

Safety & Quality

• Safe equipment operation

• Product quality verification

• Housekeeping and 5S

• Equipment inspections

• Defect identification

• Safety compliance

Production Support

• Production schedule achievement

• Materialutilization

• Team collaboration

• Workplace organization

• Continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Assembly, manufacturing, wiring, packaging, or related experience preferred.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.

• Willingness and ability to learn assembly and packaging processes.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

• Ability to follow drawings, instructions, and established processes.

• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong commitment to quality and safety.

• Dependable attendance and follow-through.

• Ability toidentifyand communicate problems effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at assembly stations.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for wiring, assembly, and tool operation.

• Ability to read detailed drawings, labels, and technical documentation.

• Ability todistinguishwire colors andcomponentmarkings.

• Ability to regularly lift and move materials or components up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment.