Overnight Control Panel Builder Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Panel Builder

Job Description

The Panel Builder assembles and wires custom control panels for automation systems, working hands-on in a panel shop environment. In this role, you collaborate closely with engineers and the quality team to ensure every panel meets applicable safety standards and codes such as NFPA 79 and UL508A, while also supporting startup and debug activities to deliver reliable, high-quality automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels according to engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret technical documentation and resolve design or wiring questions.
• Work closely with the quality team to ensure panels comply with relevant safety standards and codes, including NFPA 79 and UL508A.
• Perform electrical assembly tasks such as mounting components, routing wiring, and labeling terminals and cables.
• Support startup and debug efforts for control panels, assisting in functional testing and troubleshooting.
• Inspect completed panels to verify workmanship, proper component installation, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following established procedures and best practices for panel building.
• Document work performed and communicate progress or issues to engineering and quality teams.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use appropriate tools and equipment when assembling and wiring panels.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in panel building, including assembling and wiring control panels.
• Proficiency in electrical assembly tasks such as mounting components, routing and terminating wiring, and reading electrical schematics.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and quality personnel to ensure compliance with safety standards and codes like NFPA 79 and UL508A.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality workmanship and reliable control panel performance.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing practices related to custom control panel production.
• Ability to support startup and debug activities, including functional testing and basic troubleshooting of control panels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Panel Builder, Electrical Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, or similar hands-on manufacturing role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or panel shop environment building custom control panels.
• Comfort working with hand tools and electrical assembly equipment in a production setting.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team focused on building high-quality, custom automation solutions where craftsmanship and attention to detail are valued. The environment encourages close collaboration with engineering and quality professionals, offering opportunities to learn and grow your technical skills. Working on diverse projects provides variety in day-to-day tasks and the satisfaction of seeing tangible results from your work.

Work Environment

This role is based in a dedicated panel shop that builds custom control panels for automation systems. You work in a manufacturing environment with tools, electrical components, and assembly equipment, collaborating directly with engineers and quality staff on the production floor. The setting is hands-on and detail-oriented, with a focus on safety, adherence to standards such as NFPA 79 and UL508A, and consistent, high-quality output.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Vergne, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in La Vergne,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.