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 machineryMount terminal blocks, relays, power supplies, VFDs / drives, and related hardwareCut, strip, label, and route wire to spec using electrical schematics and marked-up printsPerform basic continuity testing and support panel checkoutModify or rework existing panels when neededKeep your area clean, organized, and safeYou bring
1+ years of panel wiring, electrical assembly, or industrial electrical experienceAbility to read and interpret electrical schematicsHands-on wiring skills and basic troubleshooting abilityHigh School Diploma or GEDBonus points
Comfort with electrical components, wiring, and circuitsFamiliarity with NEC, UL, or similar electrical / safety standardsExperience with packaging machinery or OEM equipment buildsBackground in panel retrofits or upgradesWho thrives here
Reliable, punctual contributors who show up ready to workDetail-focused doers with a strong work ethicPeople early in their electrical career who want to learn and grow long-termTeam players with a no-nonsense, safety-first approachInterview process
One on-site interview with the Shop ManagerWhy you’ll like it here
Stable, growing company with consistent workloadFun, open, family-style shop cultureModern facility with unique perksCompetitive pay with raises tied to performanceNo travel requiredIf you’re looking for steady, hands-on electrical work with real advancement potential and a crew that values reliability, this is a great fit.