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Control Panel Electrician

Job Description

This role focuses on building, wiring, and assembling industrial control panels and machine wiring from electrical schematics and layout drawings. The electrician installs and wires components inside control cabinets, performs temporary interconnect wiring for testing, and supports maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment as needed. The position occasionally requires rare out-of-town travel and some overtime, and it offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of control systems and high-voltage equipment in a hands-on, shop-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble industrial control panels using provided electrical schematics and layout drawings, without relying on wire lists.
• Lay out and mount components inside control cabinets, including inverter drives, PLCs, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contactors, terminals, and other control devices.
• Wire control cabinets ranging from common 30-inch enclosures to larger multi-bay, free-standing interconnecting enclosures.
• Perform point-to-point wiring of internal components such as terminal blocks, relays, PLCs, motor starters, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) according to electrical schematics.
• Install sensors and complete machine wiring to integrate control panels with field devices and equipment.
• Complete temporary interconnect wiring for testing procedures under supervision once panel building, sensor installation, and machine wiring are finished.
• Assist with various maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for plant equipment, including electrical and control-related issues.
• Use hand tools, crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, and basic electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and loop calibrators to perform daily tasks.
• Drill, tap, and use knockout punches to mount components inside control panels and on enclosures.
• Support testing of electric motors and understand motor connections for verification and commissioning.
• Work with EMT, flexible, and rigid conduit for routing and protecting wiring, with training provided as needed.
• Follow and learn lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing testing or maintenance to ensure a safe working environment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and basic layout drawings to plan and execute wiring and assembly work accurately.
• Collaborate with team members in a small shop environment to complete projects on schedule and support overall production needs.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, including overtime and very occasional out-of-town or overnight travel when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of previous industrial control panel and machine wiring experience desired.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and basic layout drawings for control panels and machinery.
• Proficiency in control panel wiring, electrical assembly, and high-voltage wiring practices.
• Ability to learn and perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for testing and maintenance activities.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, including hand crimpers, wire cutters, wire strippers, and basic electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and loop calibrators.
• Capability to use drills, taps, and knockout punches for mounting components inside control panels.
• Ability to perform accurate point-to-point wiring of internal components, including terminal blocks, relays, PLCs, motor starters, and VFD drives using electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with electric motor connections for testing and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of EMT, flexible, and rigid conduit, with willingness to learn more as needed.
• Experience with control systems, PLC controls, and PLC troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Strong blueprint and wiring schematic reading skills for electrical and control panel work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ownership of or willingness to obtain a basic personal tool kit, with specialty tools provided by the employer.
• Basic tool kit including various sizes and types of screwdrivers.
• Various size standard wrenches and Allen wrenches in both standard and metric sizes.
• Various size crescent wrenches for general mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Ratchet and socket set suitable for panel and equipment assembly work.
• Wire strippers for 22–10 AWG conductors.
• Utility knife for general cutting and stripping tasks.
• Needle-nose and standard pliers for gripping, bending, and manipulating wires and components.
• Side cutters and snips for cutting wire and trimming materials.
• Multimeter for basic electrical measurements and troubleshooting.
• Half-round and flat files for deburring and finishing cut edges.
• Hacksaw with blades provided for cutting conduit or other materials.
• High-speed 3/8-inch drill, with bits and taps provided for drilling and tapping holes.
• Tap handle capable of handling up to 3/8-16 taps.
• Small hammer and punch for layout and assembly tasks.
• 3-foot T-square for layout and alignment work on panels and enclosures.

Why Work Here?

You join a close-knit team in a small shop where people know and support each other, creating a collaborative and approachable atmosphere. The role offers stable, full-time work with a consistent 8-hour shift schedule, helping you maintain a predictable work-life balance. You receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with matching, health insurance, dental insurance, a health savings account, life insurance, and paid time off, supporting both your long-term financial security and your overall well-being.

Work Environment

The position is based in an older building with established machinery and a traditional industrial shop setting. The facility is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons, and you should be comfortable working in a non-conditioned environment. The shop is relatively small, fostering a friendly atmosphere where everyone knows each other and works closely as a team. Work is performed primarily on-site using standard electrical and mechanical tools, control panel components, and testing equipment, with a typical schedule of 8-hour shifts and occasional overtime as needed. Dress is practical and suitable for hands-on electrical and mechanical work in a production shop environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Mill, SC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Mill,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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