Panel Build Technician
About The Position
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries. The Panel Build Technician is responsible for assembling, wiring, and testing industrial electrical control panels and electronic subassemblies used in industrial systems. This includes interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials; mounting and connecting components; and ensuring panels meet quality, safety, and performance specifications.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1–3 years experience in electrical assembly, industrial wiring, or control panel build
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with standard control panel components (contactors, relays, VFDs, PLCs).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of UL508A, NEC, or related electrical standards (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Assemble and wire electrical control panels following schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
- Mount, connect, and secure electrical/electronic components (relays, breakers, PLCs, power supplies, VFDs, sensors, terminals).
- Cut, strip, crimp, route, and bundle wires to meet wiring and workmanship standards.
- Conduct continuity, functional, and safety checks on completed assemblies.
- Inspect work for quality and labeling accuracy
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and BOMs; maintain as-built documentation.
- Operate hand tools and power tools (drills, strippers, crimpers, torque tools).
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and QA inspectors to resolve build discrepancies.
- Support material handling, receiving, kitting, and general shop activities when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
