Job Title: Industrial Machine and Control Panel Builder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled individual to build industrial machines and control panels for industrial bakery equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience running and bending aluminum rigid conduit, reading wiring diagrams and schematics, and using various tools such as wire threaders, angle grinders, and plasma cutters. This role requires assembling electrical components, wiring components per specifications, and maintaining a safe and clean work area.

ResponsibilitiesBuild industrial machines and control panels for bakery equipment.Run and bend 1/2\"-1.5\" aluminum rigid conduit.Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.Use hand and electrical wire threaders.Drill and tap holes in aluminum.Use angle grinders and plasma cutters.Interpret and follow verbal, written, and drawn instructions.Assemble various electrical components to back panels or equipment.Wire components according to given specifications.Maintain cleanliness, functionality, and safety of the work area.Perform tasks within acceptable quality limits and follow safety practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.Report assembly progress and suggest countermeasures to maintain or recover schedules.Identify and suggest productivity and quality improvements to supervisors or engineers.Essential SkillsProficiency in reading schematics and electrical diagrams.Experience as an electrician, preferably from an OEM.Solid electrical aptitude and understanding of NEC code and wiring techniques.Ability to comprehend and execute verbal, written, and drawn instructions.Comfortable using a wide variety of hand, electrical, and pneumatic tools.Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues.Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to safely operate a forklift.Additional Skills & QualificationsTrade school education with an electrical focus.Relevant electrical experience.Experience with mechanical assembly and machine building.Ability to work with both live wire (up to 575V) and dead wire conditions.Why Work Here?

Join our team for a great benefits package, opportunities to install and upgrade new machines annually, and a chance to work with a very tenured team with upwards of 30 and 40 years of experience. This role offers opportunities to progress into higher-level control tech or field technician positions.

Work Environment

Work in a very clean facility that is not climate controlled. Typical manufacturing facility conditions include working indoors 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time. The facility is heated in winter but not air-conditioned in summer. Employees must be able to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours and may need to kneel, squat, bend over, and stand for long periods. The environment can be occasionally loud, especially in areas where grinding or machine testing occurs. Ear plugs are provided and required where posted. Shifts are 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday, with potential overtime on Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RICHMOND, Virginia

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 RICHMOND,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

\n

\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

\n \n \n

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.

\n \n

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.

\n\n