Machine Wiring Panel Builder

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Machine Wiring & Panel Builder in Cleveland, OH to assemble and wire complex electrical control panels for custom machinery. This role ensures hydraulic and mechanical systems are powered and controlled per engineering specs.

Candidates should have hands-on panel wiring experience, read schematics and ladder logic, and work well in a fast-paced job shop. On-site role with first shift and hourly pay between $24 and $32.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring electrical control panels from schematics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Hands-on with hydraulic components and basic fluid power systems.
• Skilled in bending conduit and assembling panels.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Team player in a fast-paced job shop.

Responsibilities

• Wire electrical control panels and sub-assemblies per schematics.
• Mount PLC modules, relays, transformers, and terminal blocks.
• Route and land wires for clean panel layouts.
• Install field devices such as sensors and motors.
• Support integration of basic hydraulic systems.
• Perform point-to-point testing for wiring integrity.
• Troubleshoot circuits during power-up.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation.

Skills

Panel wiring

Schematic reading

Ladder logic

Hydraulic components

Conduit bending

Hand tools

Job description

Machine Wiring & Panel Builder

Shift: First Shift (Standard Business Hours)

Salary: $24 - $32 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Who we are

We are a leading custom equipment manufacturer specializing in designing and fabricating industrial machinery for various specialized sectors. Operating out of a high-growth job shop environment, our team focuses on delivering high-quality, engineered-to-order solutions to meet complex client needs. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise and our commitment to innovation within the regional manufacturing landscape.

Machine Wiring & Panel Builder Role

The Machine Wiring & Panel Builder assembles and wires complex electrical control panels and integrates them into custom-built machinery. This role is essential for ensuring that all hydraulic and mechanical systems are powered and controlled accurately according to engineering specifications.

Machine Wiring & Panel Builder Responsibilities

• Wire electrical control panels and sub-assemblies based on technical schematics and blueprints
• Mount components such as PLC modules, relays, transformers, and terminal blocks into enclosures
• Route and land wires neatly to ensure organized and functional internal panel layouts
• Install and wire field devices on industrial machinery, including sensors, motors, and valves
• Support the integration of basic hydraulic systems within custom machine builds
• Perform point-to-point continuity testing to verify wiring accuracy and electrical integrity
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits during the initial power-up and testing phases of production
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in a fast-paced custom job shop environment

Machine Wiring Panel Builder Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Production Manager. This role does not have any direct reports.

About You

• Possess strong experience in electrical panel building and point-to-point wiring
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and ladder logic
• Have hands-on experience working with hydraulic machine components and basic fluid power systems
• Display familiarity with custom fabrication and "one-off" machine building processes
• Utilize manual hand tools and power tools effectively for mechanical assembly tasks
• Ability to bend conduit and hydraulic tubing
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure safety and precision in wiring
• Work effectively within a team-oriented job shop setting to meet project deadlines
• Show a proactive approach to solving technical challenges during the assembly phase

Additional Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel components. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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