Panel Assmebler

L & S Electric, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Safety gear provided

Job summary

L & S Electric, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an entry to mid-level electrical assembler to build automation and power-distribution panels. You will assemble, wire, inspect, and prepare panels in accordance with drawings, BOMs, and production schedules.

This hands-on role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and safety. The position requires reading electrical schematics, using hand and power tools, and meeting quality and delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and BOMs.
• Experience with electrical schematics is a plus.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Must be able to work overtime and stand for long periods.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, and mount components for control panels.
• Read schematics and BOMs to guide assembly.
• Install electrical components like breakers, relays, PLCs.
• Terminate and route conductors with proper torque.
• Inspect finished assemblies for compliance.
• Document production records and quality checks.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Torque tools

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Drills

Measuring devices

Job description

Brief Description

Join our manufacturing team to build Automation and Power Distribution assemblies that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This hands-on role assembles, wires, inspects, and prepares control panels, power-distribution equipment, and related assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, quality requirements, and production schedules.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, fit, and mount components and subassemblies for industrial control panels, automation systems, panelboards, switchboards, and other power-distribution equipment.
• Read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Install components such as circuit breakers, terminal blocks, contactors, relays, transformers, power supplies, PLC hardware, variable-frequency drives, meters, and operator-interface devices.
• Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, terminate, and torque conductors and cables using approved tools and workmanship standards.
• Fabricate or modify enclosures and mounting hardware using basic drilling, punching, tapping, and light metalworking processes as assigned.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspections; verify component placement, wiring, labeling, grounding, clearances, and workmanship against drawings and specifications.
• Support continuity, point-to-point, functional, and other authorized electrical or mechanical checks; document results and promptly report defects or discrepancies.
• Identify material shortages, drawing conflicts, damaged parts, and process concerns; work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and supervision to resolve issues.
• Complete routings, labor reporting, production records, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and the work area in accordance with safety, PPE, 5S, ISO, and company procedures.
• Meet quality and productivity expectations, support on-time completion of customer orders, and cross-train across assembly functions as business needs require.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workflow.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent demonstrated skills and experience.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing drawings, work instructions, and bills of material; basic ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools, including wire strippers, crimpers, drills, torque tools, and measuring devices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and commitment to producing neat, accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to perform basic shop math and measure accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively in a team, and elevate questions or discrepancies before proceeding.
• Ability to follow safety rules, wear required PPE, and comply with company quality and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, including weekdays or weekends, when required to meet customer commitments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in electrical assembly, control-panel wiring, power-distribution equipment, industrial machinery, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience assembling or wiring industrial control panels, panelboards, switchboards, motor-control equipment, or automation-system enclosures.
• Working familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC requirements, ISO quality systems, or comparable electrical-manufacturing standards.
• Experience with continuity testing, point-to-point verification, multimeters, torque verification, or other production test equipment.
• Basic metal-fabrication, enclosure-modification, forklift, overhead-crane, rigging, or material-handling experience.
• Technical coursework, apprenticeship, or certificate in industrial electricity, electronics, electromechanical technology, or a related field.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, and use hands for repetitive and fine-detail assembly work.
• Frequently handle tools, components, wire, and hardware; lift and carry materials within company-defined limits, with team or mechanical assistance when required.
• Work around industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment with typical noise, dust, and temperature variation.
• Safely use ladders, platforms, material-handling equipment, or lifting devices when trained and authorized.
• Maintain required visual acuity to read drawings, identify wire and component markings, and inspect detailed workmanship, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why L & S Electric?

We don't offer a job - we offer a future. At L&S Electric, we believe in rewarding our team with benefits that truly make a difference.

Your Benefits

• Health First: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Financial Well-being: 401(k) with generous match.
• Time to Recharge: 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus volunteer time off.
• Your Tools, On Us: Safety glasses and shoe programs.
• More Than a Paycheck: Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Program at no cost.

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Commitment To Equal Opportunity

L&S Electric is an AAP/EEO employer and uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is treated equally.

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

At L&S Electric, you're not just a number - you're part of a legacy. Join a team that puts safety, integrity, and people first.