Panel Assembler

Aerotek; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Panel Assembler for a contract-to-hire role in Smyrna, TN. You will interpret electrical schematics and wire industrial control panels, handling transformers, relays, drives, PLCs, and testing to ensure quality.

This fully onsite 1st shift position runs Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 3:15 pm. ESOP and competitive benefits accompany on-site work; entry-level electrical training candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring and assembling industrial control panels.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency with hand tools, micrometers, and power tools.
• 1–3 years of relevant electrical assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Wire and assemble industrial control panels with transformers, relays, drives, and PLCs.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting on completed panels.
• Work with high-voltage (480V AC) and low-voltage (24V DC) systems.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble electrical enclosures and panel components.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while meeting production deadlines.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Read schematics & blueprints

Hand tools & power tools

1-3 years experience

Job description

Panel Assembler

We are seeking a skilled Panel Assembler to join our team. The ideal candidate will interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to wire and assemble industrial control panels. This includes working with transformers, relays, drives, PLCs, and other electrical components, as well as performing electrical testing and troubleshooting to ensure quality and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Wire and assemble industrial control panels, including components such as transformers, relays, drives, and PLCs.
• Perform electrical testing and troubleshooting on completed panels to ensure quality and functionality.
• Work with high-voltage (480V AC) and low-voltage (24V DC) electrical systems.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble electrical enclosures and panel components.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while meeting production and project deadlines.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical assembly and manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency with hand tools, micrometers, and power tools.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates with electrical training, vocational schooling, or hands-on electrical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred experience in wiring industrial control panels and reading schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefits of 100% employee ownership through an ESOP, along with 401(k) matching and health savings account contributions. Our flexible paid time off policy supports a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, temperature-controlled facility with separate custom and shop buildings. The work schedule is 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 3:15 pm. Employees are expected to work independently and maintain production numbers in a well-maintained environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Smyrna,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.