Electrical Control Panel Assembler

Electrical Control Panel Assembler Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering Carol Stream, IL Job Details Temp-to-hire $20 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Schematics Labeling NEC High school diploma or GED Electrical systems installation Assembly Wiring and circuitry work Electrical troubleshooting Clean workspace maintenance OEM Entry level Full Job Description A day in this role You roll into the West Chicagoland shop just before 8:00 AM, coffee in hand. By 8:15, you're laying out components for a new control cabinet that will power a rental packaging machine. Using schematics and redlined prints, you mount terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, and drives, then cut, strip, label, and route every conductor with care. Midday, you perform continuity checks and assist with panel checkout. In the afternoon, you rework an existing panel—clean wiring, a few upgrades—and finish your day by tidying your bench and tools. It's hands-on work, steady, and satisfying. Role snapshot

Title:

Electrical Control Panel Assembler Location:

West Chicagoland Area Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00

PM Pay:

$20-$25 per hour

Employment Type:

Contract-to-Hire (6 months)

Start:

Early February About the company We've teamed up with a well-established, family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer known for rebuilding and customizing packaging machinery. The shop is adding a new panel pro to support their fleet of rental packaging machines. What you'll build and do Assemble and wire electrical control panels for packaging machinery Mount terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, VFDs/drives, and related hardware Cut, strip, label, and route wire to spec using electrical schematics and marked-up prints Perform basic continuity testing and support panel checkout Modify or rework existing panels when needed Keep your area clean, organized, and safe You bring 1+ years of panel wiring, electrical assembly, or industrial electrical experience Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics Hands-on wiring skills and basic troubleshooting ability High School Diploma or GED Bonus points Comfort with electrical components, wiring, and circuits Familiarity with NEC, UL, or similar electrical/safety standards Experience with packaging machinery or OEM equipment builds Background in panel retrofits or upgrades Who thrives here Reliable, punctual contributors who show up ready to work Detail-focused doers with a strong work ethic People early in their electrical career who want to learn and grow long-term Team players with a no-nonsense, safety-first approach Interview process One on-site interview with the Shop Manager Why you'll like it here Stable, growing company with consistent workload Fun, open, family-style shop culture Modern facility with unique perks Competitive pay with raises tied to performance No travel required If you're looking for steady, hands-on electrical work with real advancement potential and a crew that values reliability, this is a great fit.