Panel Build Technician – Precision Electrical Assembly

Lincoln Electric; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Panel Build Technician to assemble and wire industrial control panels and subassemblies for manufacturing systems. You will interpret schematics, wire diagrams, and BOMs, mount components, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Work with engineers, QA inspectors, and other technicians in a hands-on shop environment; perform continuity checks, use power tools, and maintain as-built documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years experience in electrical assembly, industrial wiring, or control panel build.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with UL508A, NEC, or related electrical standards (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire electrical control panels following schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Mount, connect, and secure electrical/electronic components (relays, breakers, PLCs, power supplies, VFDs, sensors, terminals).
• Cut, strip, crimp, route, and bundle wires to meet wiring and workmanship standards.
• Conduct continuity, functional, and safety checks on completed assemblies.
• Inspect work for quality and labeling accuracy
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and BOMs; maintain as-built documentation.
• Operate hand tools and power tools (drills, strippers, crimpers, torque tools).
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and QA inspectors to resolve build discrepancies.
• Support material handling, receiving, kitting, and general shop activities when needed.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring diagrams

Schematics reading

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Relays

PLCs

VFDs

Power supplies

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Panel Build Technician to assemble and wire industrial control panels and subassemblies for manufacturing systems. You will interpret schematics, wire diagrams, and BOMs, mount components, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Work with engineers, QA inspectors, and other technicians in a hands-on shop environment; perform continuity checks, use power tools, and maintain as-built documentation.