Panel Builder

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Overtime

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering is seeking a skilled Panel Builder to join our team in Illinois. This hands-on role combines electrical panel building with mechanical assembly to create custom industrial equipment.

You will read blueprints, wire control panels, install motors and relays, and verify assemblies with an experienced team. Overtime is available; we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in panel building, mechanical assembly, machine building, or electro-mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical wiring experience with industrial components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire industrial electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
• Assemble mechanical and hydraulic components using hand and power tools.
• Install and wire motors, relays, switches, terminal blocks, and other control devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Verify wiring and mechanical assemblies before testing.
• Work closely with production and engineering to ensure high-quality builds.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Tools

PLC wiring

VFDs

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Build Custom Industrial Equipment That Makes an Impact

We’re seeking a skilled Panel Builder to join a growing manufacturer of custom industrial equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in quality craftsmanship, and wants to build unique equipment—not the same product every day.

This position combines electrical panel building and mechanical assembly, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad skill set while working alongside an experienced team in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire industrial electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
• Assemble mechanical and hydraulic components using hand and power tools.
• Install and wire motors, relays, switches, terminal blocks, and other control devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Verify wiring and mechanical assemblies before testing.
• Work closely with production and engineering to ensure high-quality builds.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of experience in panel building, mechanical assembly, machine building, or electro-mechanical assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical wiring experience with industrial components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred

• Experience building electrical control panels from scratch.
• Experience wiring PLCs, VFDs, relays, and industrial control systems.
• Hydraulic assembly experience.
• Experience building custom machinery or engineered-to-order equipment.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience.

Why Join?

• Work on custom-built industrial equipment—no repetitive assembly line work.
• Stable, growing manufacturer with a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Learn from experienced professionals with long tenure.
• Opportunities to expand both your electrical and mechanical skills.
• Overtime available.
• Excellent benefits upon hire, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Single and Three Phase Power
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Conduit Pulling
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Blueprint Reading