Panel Assembler

Openwork; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a Panel Assembler to handle mechanical layout, sub-assembly, and wiring of industrial control panels and custom electrical enclosures in accordance with schematics and wiring schedules.

The role emphasizes reading CAD drawings and BOMs, assembling panels with DIN rails and components, terminating wires, and supporting QA/testing during pre-shipment inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience with hand tools.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience in industrial panel wiring, electrical assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics/blueprints and comfortably use basic hand tools (strippers, crimpers, torque drivers, drills) and tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Schematic Reading: Interpret CAD drawings, electrical schematics, BOM, and mechanical layout prints to direct component mounting and wiring.
• Mechanical Assembly: Lay out and mount electrical back-panels, DIN rails, wire ducts, power supplies, PLCs, relays, contactors, and terminal blocks onto enclosures using hand and power tools.
• Electrical Wiring & Termination: Measure, cut, strip, crimp, tag, and wire internal panel components using precise wire colors, gauges and neat wire routing methods.
• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform preliminary visual checks for flaws, check clearance, verify wire tightness/torques, and tag identifying markers on finished assemblies.
• Testing Support: Assist QA/testing teams during functional low/high-voltage testing and pre-shipment inspections.

Skills

Schematic reading

Electrical wiring

Mechanical assembly

Quality inspection

Testing support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Strippers

Crimpers

Torque drivers

Drills

Job description

The Panel Assembler is responsible for mechanical layout, sub-assembly, and wiring of industrial control panels and custom electrical enclosures according to engineering schematics, blueprints, and point-to-point wiring schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Schematic Reading: Interpret CAD drawings, electrical schematics, bill of materials (BOM), and mechanical layout prints to direct component mounting and wiring.
• Mechanical Assembly: Lay out and mount electrical back-panels, DIN rails, wire ducts, power supplies, PLCs, relays, contactors, and terminal blocks onto enclosures using hand and power tools.
• Electrical Wiring & Termination: Measure, cut, strip, crimp, tag, and wire internal panel components using precise wire colors, gauges and neat wire routing methods.
• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform preliminary visual checks for flaws, check clearance, verify wire tightness/torques, and tag identifying markers on finished assemblies.
• Testing Support: Assist QA/testing teams during functional low/high-voltage testing and pre-shipment inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience in industrial panel wiring, electrical assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing preferred.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics/blueprints and comfortably use basic hand tools (strippers, crimpers, torque drivers, drills) and tape measures.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, perform rapid/repetitive hand tasks, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.