Panel Builder

Aerotek; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Panel Builder for a first-shift role in Grand Rapids, MI. The position is a contract-to-hire, onsite with potential Saturdays, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lay out and assemble electrical panels, wire components, and troubleshoot systems in a two-shift environment. A minimum of five years in machine building and strong tool handling are required.

Qualifications

• Strong panel wiring experience and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience using hand tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to wire junction boxes and route cables per specs.
• Five years of machine-building experience required.

Responsibilities

• Panel Layout & Assembly: Lay out and assemble intricate electrical panels according to engineering prints and customer specifications.
• Wiring & Integration: Cut, route, and bundle cables from machine components to main electrical enclosures and terminals.
• Junction Boxes: Fabricate custom mounting brackets and wire junction boxes to ensure reliable system connections.
• System Component Labeling: Use computerized marking systems and portable label printers to clearly identify wires and cables.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Utilize multimeters, scopemeters, and ac/dc probes to diagnose and debug electrical panel issues.
• Collaborative Commissioning: Work alongside machine builders and electrical engineers during mechanical debug and system integration phases.
• Field Service Support: Disassemble completed systems for shipment to customer facilities, reinstall, rewire, and test machinery.

Skills

Panel wiring

Blueprints & schematics

Hand tools

Wire junction boxes

Five years machine building

Job description

Job Title: Panel Builder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Panel Builder for a 1st shift position, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturdays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This role is based in Grand Rapids and Plymouth with three openings available.

Responsibilities

• Panel Layout & Assembly: Lay out and assemble intricate electrical panels according to engineering prints and customer specifications.
• Wiring & Integration: Cut, route, and bundle cables from machine components to main electrical enclosures and terminals.
• Junction Boxes: Fabricate custom mounting brackets and wire junction boxes to ensure reliable system connections.
• System Component Labeling: Use computerized marking systems and portable label printers to clearly identify wires and cables.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Utilize multimeters, scopemeters, and ac/dc probes to diagnose and debug electrical panel issues.
• Collaborative Commissioning: Work alongside machine builders and electrical engineers during mechanical debug and system integration phases.
• Field Service Support: Disassemble completed systems for shipment to customer facilities, reinstall, rewire, and test machinery.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in panel wiring.
• Basic understanding of blueprints and schematics.
• Experience in using hand tools.
• Ability to wire junction boxes.
• Five years of experience in machine building.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical wiring and schematic reading.
• Skills in building panels and electrical assembly.
• Competence in print reading and blueprint understanding.
• TIG welding and mechanical assembly skills.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great opportunity for growth and a quick turnaround for those actively seeking a new career in machine building. Join a team where your contributions are valued and where you can develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

This position is located in a clean, two-shift facility. The custom machine builder environment supports products built from cradle to grave, involving the fab shop, CNC department, machine build, and paint stages. The facility promotes a collaborative and innovative atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.