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Panel Wiring and Mechanical Assembly Specialist

Sterling Engineering

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • $18 Per Hour

Highlights

Join a production team where your precision and craftsmanship make a direct impact—and where contract-to-hire means clear pathways to growth as you master advanced electromechanical builds. Assemble both electrical and mechanical components using hand tools, power tools, and specialty equipment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Columbia, SC
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description

Panel Wiring and Mechanical Assembly Specialist

Location: West Columbia, SC

Role Type: Contract-to-Hire — ample room to advance

Schedule: 1st Shift | Mon–Thur 7:00a–3:30p | Fri 5:30a–2:00p

Compensation: $18/hr

Role Snapshot

Build and integrate electrical and mechanical components into high-quality products and subassemblies. Follow detailed instructions and drawings, uphold safety and quality standards, and support basic troubleshooting and repair activities on the production line.

Core Responsibilities

  • Read and apply work orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
  • Assemble both electrical and mechanical components using hand tools, power tools, and specialty equipment.
  • Use fixtures, jigs, and holding devices to position, align, and secure parts.
  • Perform mechanical assembly operations: fastening, bolting, screwing, riveting, and press-fitting.
  • Perform electrical assembly tasks: wiring, cable routing, crimping, and connecting components.
  • Install subassemblies, modules, and components into enclosures, racks, and panels.
  • Mount and wire switches, relays, circuit boards, and connectors.
  • Complete soldering, wiring, and cable terminations as required by the job.
  • Execute intermediate processes including cleaning, sealing, bonding, and curing.
  • Conduct in-process quality checks, visual inspections, and basic functional tests to confirm specifications.
  • Set up workstations with tools, materials, and relevant documentation.
  • Adjust and trim components to meet electrical and mechanical requirements.
  • Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and minor repairs on assemblies.
  • Escalate production or quality issues to supervisors, engineers, or team leads.
  • Keep the work area organized, clean, and compliant with safety standards.
  • Support preventive maintenance for tools and production equipment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
  • 1–3+ years of electrical and/or mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing preferred.
  • Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
  • Experienced with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Basic understanding of electrical wiring, soldering, and mechanical assembly methods.
  • Strong attention to detail and a quality-first approach.
  • Ability to follow instructions; works well independently and in a team setting.
  • Effective communication and sound problem-solving skills.
  • Consistent commitment to safety and adherence to procedures.

Growth & Impact

Join a production team where your precision and craftsmanship make a direct impact—and where contract-to-hire means clear pathways to growth as you master advanced electromechanical builds.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

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