Electrical Assembler
IEWC · New Berlin, WI · Yesterday
ManagementInternship
About the Role
We're hiring experienced assemblers who take pride in precise, high-quality work and can operate independently from day one. As an employee-owner, you'll receive 100% company-funded retirement, an award-winning culture, and benefits starting on day one. We're hiring at two experience levels. Candidates will be placed based on demonstrated capability.
What You'll Do
- Build and wire custom electrical control panels from prints, schematics, and wire lists
- Lay out and mount components; perform drilling and mechanical fabrication
- Wire panel devices according to provided electrical schematics
- Route and bundle wires and cables neatly and according to established electrical standards
- Perform manual crimping using approved tools for terminals, ferrules, and lug sizes
- Check work to ensure error-free products
- Maintain red-lines of any changes made during manufacturing and submit to supervisor upon project completion
- Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace
- Occasionally support employee development and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience Level B — Independent Assembler
- Independently build standard panels from prints and schematics
- Interpret wiring diagrams and panel layouts with minimal clarification
- Perform drilling and mechanical fabrication for component mounting
- Select proper hardware, drill sizes, and mounting methods
- Hand-wire panels directly from schematics, not from wire labels alone
- Perform manual crimping using approved tools for terminals, ferrules, and common lug sizes
- Validate wire routing, separation, and termination quality
- Apply workmanship standards consistently for routing, labeling, torque, and cleanliness
- Produce repeatable, QC-ready panels without reliance on rework
Experience Level A — Senior/Lead Assembler
A-level capability is defined by ownership, foresight, and leadership rather than technical skill alone. All B-level Capabilities, Plus:
- Build complex and high-risk panels independently
- Interpret multiple drawing styles, revisions, notes, and customer requirements
- Plan and verify all mechanical layout and drilling decisions
- Define wiring strategy and build sequencing
- Troubleshoot wiring, layout, and integration issues
- Interface effectively with Engineering, QC, and Test
- Understand UL 508A principles as they apply to assembly
- Identify potential design or workmanship risks and escalate appropriately
- Simplify and optimize builds for repeatability and efficiency
- Lead or coordinate builds involving multiple assemblers
- Set workmanship expectations and mentor others
- Consistently deliver panels with minimal or no QC findings
Qualifications
- Two or more years experience in electrical assembly or related electrical field
- Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for 8 hours a day
- Ability to learn and follow quality procedures, including ISO9001:2008 requirements