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Job Title: Control Panel Builder

Job Description

Do you have advanced knowledge in industrial electrical systems? Would you enjoy working with a quickly evolving, exciting, innovative start-up company? Join a team that serves a purposeful mission with a breakthrough product! We are looking for a highly skilled Industrial Control Panel Builder with strong electrical knowledge and hands-on experience in building and wiring industrial cabinets and panels. This role focuses on power systems and requires expertise in AC/DC power distribution, safety practices, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working collaboratively within a specialized team.

Responsibilities

+ Build and assemble PLC cabinets for automated controls, valves, sensors, and AC/DC power distribution systems.

+ Install components on DIN rails, bus bars, and manage 3-phase and single-phase AC systems as well as low-voltage DC systems.

+ Perform power-side electrician tasks, including safe handling of 480V systems.

+ Understand and apply safety protocols when working on live systems.

+ Strip, crimp, and route wires for both power and data circuits.

+ Apply wire shielding principles and grounding best practices.

+ Mount and remove components using self-tapping screws and proper installation techniques.

+ Test and troubleshoot fuses, current monitoring devices, and overall system functionality.

+ Diagnose symptoms of improperly wired systems and resolve issues in AC/DC circuits.

+ Use tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes for diagnostics.

+ Understand PLC programming basics and device layout best practices.

+ Apply routing principles to minimize electrical noise between power and data devices.

+ Evaluate benefits and drawbacks of daisy-chaining vs. discrete wiring, including wire sizing and derating considerations.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2+ years of recent experience in industrial electrical work and control panel building.

+ Proficiency with mechanical and electrical assembly tools including torque wrenches, crimpers, cutting tools, and basic hand tools.

+ Strong understanding of 3-phase and single-phase systems, grounding, and shielding principles.

+ Ability to interpret a drawing to create a complex panel from scratch.

+ Self-starter with confident communication skills and problem-solving ability.

+ Must be a U.S. Person.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of UL 508A, OSHA safety guidelines, and ABS standards is a plus.

+ Experience working in the early stages of a start-up company.

+ Hobbies include working on mechanical projects in spare time.

+ Former US Navy or Military veteran.

+ Proficient in Microsoft applications.

+ Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Why Work Here?

Join a cutting-edge, urban, and modern start-up company with a breakthrough product and purpose! Experience a dynamic environment with a positive, team-oriented company culture. Benefit from free daily lunch and snacks on-site, free medical benefits once employed, and access to purchase company stock. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing work environment to get in at the early stages, solve problems, be part of big solutions, and advance as the company grows.

Work Environment

The position offers three openings on the 1st Shift from 8 am-5 pm. The current location will transition by next summer, moving the entire operation just about 8 minutes away. Enjoy a climate-controlled assembly shop and corporate headquarters offices with a very friendly, driven, and collaborative culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.