Job Description

Job description

Panel Builder (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: West Chicagoland Area

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Rate: $20–$25/hour

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)

Start Date: Early February

About the Role

We’re partnered with a well-established, family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer that specializes in rebuilding and customizing packaging machinery.

Due to continued growth, they’re adding a Panel Builder to their shop team supporting rental packaging machines.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone early in their electrical career who wants steady work, a strong team environment, and long-term growth potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and wire electrical control panels for packaging machinery
• Mount electrical components such as terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, and drives
• Cut, strip, label, and route wire per electrical schematics and marked-up prints
• Perform basic continuity checks and assist with panel checkout
• Modify or rework existing panels as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Required Experience

• 1+ years of panel wiring, electrical assembly, or industrial electrical experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Hands-on wiring and basic troubleshooting experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with electrical components, wiring, and circuitry
• Knowledge of NEC, UL, or other electrical/safety standards
• Experience with packaging machinery or OEM equipment builds
• Experience with panel retrofits or upgrades

What They’re Looking For

• Reliable and punctual — shows up ready to work
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Someone who wants to learn, improve, and grow long-term
• Team-oriented attitude with a no-nonsense approach to the job

Interview Process

• One on-site interview with the Shop Manager

Why This Opportunity

• Stable, growing company with long-term work
• Fun, open, family-style shop culture
• Modern facility with unique perks
• Competitive pay with raises based on performance
• No travel required

If you’re looking for a hands-on electrical role with solid pay, real growth potential, and a team that values hard work and reliability, this is worth a look.