Overview
Looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom machinery for the tube and pipe industry. Our innovative equipment, including tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines, helps manufacturers improve productivity and stay competitive around the world.
At Proto-1, our employees are the foundation of our success. We foster a culture of teamwork, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and innovation. As an Electrical Assembler, you'll work on custom-built machinery in a clean, modern manufacturing environment where your skills are valued and your career can continue to grow.
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in building quality products, and want to be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
- Mount electrical components, route wiring, and install machine wiring according to drawings and specifications.
- Inspect assemblies for continuity, proper labeling, and circuit integrity while performing static and simulated operational testing.
- Build wire harnesses and complete preliminary electrical connections.
- Read bills of materials (BOMs) and shop routings to obtain required parts and verify components before installation.
- Use hand and power tools, conduit benders, pipe-threading equipment, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and report BOM or routing discrepancies.
- Complete accurate production documentation for job costing.
- Identify and report defective materials, equipment, or unusual conditions.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One or more years of experience building electrical control panels.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with industrial control components, including disconnect switches, relays, motor starters, PLCs, and similar devices.
- Working knowledge of electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
- Organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and willing to work overtime as needed.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or a related technical field.
- Industrial machinery wiring or machine-building experience.
Physical Requirements
- Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and seasonal temperature changes.
- Stand and walk for most of the workday (6–8 hours).
- Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 65 pounds.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- First-shift position with flexible scheduling options: (4) 10-hour days, (4) 9-hour days with a half-day Friday or(5) 8-hour days.
- Paid vacation: 80 hours starting, 120 hours after 5 years, 140 hours after 10 years, 160 hours after 15 years
- 80 hours of paid holidays annually
- 401(k) with company match
- Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA plans available)
- Dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Annual performance bonus based on company and individual performance
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Clean, bright, and organized work environment
- Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham from a local butcher
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a stable career where you can build innovative machinery, develop your technical skills, and work alongside a team that values quality and craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
