Panel Assembly Lead

Muth Electric Inc; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Referral incentives

Early finish bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Years of service bonuses

Paid driving time

Job summary

Muth Electric Inc in Mitchell, SD is seeking a hands-on Panel Assembly Lead to guide the daily assembly and wiring of electrical control panels in a prefabrication shop.

You will read electrical schematics, coordinate a small team, ensure safety and quality, and work with project management and engineering to deliver complete panels ready for installation. The role emphasizes leadership by example and on-the-floor problem solving.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Lead a small production team in panel assembly and wiring.
• Maintain safety, quality, and production standards in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily panel assembly team and coordinate work.
• Assemble and wire panels, disconnects, junction boxes, and related equipment.
• Inspect panels for correct wiring and labeling before completion.
• Document and stage completed panels for delivery to the field.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, purchasing, and warehouse.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Read schematics

Team leadership

Wiring diagrams

Quality assurance

Tools

PLC programming

Variable frequency drives

Instrumentation

Job description

Panel Assembly Lead

Muth Electric Inc Mitchell, South Dakota, United States

About this position

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

The Electrical Panel Assembly Lead is responsible for leading the daily assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, distribution panels, and related electrical equipment in a prefabrication shop environment.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating the panel assembly team while ensuring panels are built safely, accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with electrical drawings, project specifications, and quality standards.

The Panel Assembly Lead works closely with project management, engineering, purchasing, warehouse, and field teams to ensure completed panels are properly assembled, documented, inspected, and ready for installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the electrical panel assembly team.
• Assemble and wire electrical panels, control panels, disconnects, junction boxes, and related electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, panel schedules, layouts, and project specifications.
• Install breakers, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, transformers, power supplies, controls, and other electrical components.
• Route, terminate, label, and organize wiring according to drawings and company standards.
• Verify component placement, wire numbers, terminations, labeling, and panel layouts before completion.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the assembly process to identify errors before panels leave the shop.
• Assist with continuity checks, point-to-point verification, and other panel testing as required.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and establish production priorities based on project schedules.
• Monitor production progress and communicate completion status, delays, material shortages, and issues to shop leadership.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, materials, and panel construction and coordinate resolutions with engineering or project management.
• Ensure required materials and components are available before beginning assembly.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to identify missing, damaged, or incorrect materials.
• Train and mentor panel assembly personnel on electrical assembly, wiring practices, tools, safety, and quality expectations.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards for productivity, workmanship, safety, and accountability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Ensure completed panels are properly packaged, labeled, documented, and staged for delivery.
• Maintain production and quality documentation as required.
• Follow all company safety policies, electrical safety procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Electrical Panel Assembly Lead is expected to:

• Lead from the front and remain hands-on with the work.
• Establish clear daily production priorities for the team.
• Maintain consistent standards for workmanship and quality.
• Hold team members accountable for safety, productivity, attendance, and quality.
• Identify potential problems before they create delays or field rework.
• Communicate effectively with shop leadership, engineering, project management, and field personnel.
• Train and develop less-experienced employees.
• Create a culture where panels are built right the first time.

Qualifications

Required

• Electrical construction, electrical assembly, or electrical panel-building experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong understanding of electrical components, wiring methods, terminations, and electrical systems.
• Ability to lead and coordinate a small production team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and assembly issues.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple production requirements.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred

• Previous electrical foreman, lead, or supervisory experience.
• Experience building and wiring control panels or switchgear.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, or instrumentation.
• Experience working from BIM, engineered drawings, or detailed shop drawings.
• Experience with electrical testing and commissioning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work inside or around electrical enclosures.
• Ability to lift and move electrical components and materials.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/prefabrication shop environment.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this position means electrical panels leave the shop complete, correctly wired, properly labeled, tested, and ready for the field to install without unnecessary rework or troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrician who understands that quality in the shop directly impacts productivity in the field . They take ownership of the finished product, know how to organize a team, and aren't afraid to get their hands dirty to get the job done right.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• quarterly safety incentives,
• 401k with company match,
• referral incentives,
• early finish bonuses,
• subsistence programs,
• tuition reimbursement,
• years of service bonuses,
• paid holidays,
• paid driving time,
• and paid time off.