Industrial Panel Builder
About the job
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
- Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical circuits.
- Manual dexterity to work with wires, use hand tools, and handle small components.
- Ability to competently operate hand and power tools.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- At least two years of experience is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Assemble and wire industrial control panels.
- Dimensionally lay out back panels and externally mounted devices.
- Operate computerized terminal, wire-labeling, and engraving equipment.
- Wire panel devices according to provided electrical schematics.
- Route and bundle wires and cables neatly according to established electrical standards.
- Perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- Power up panels (hot wiring).
- Debug input/output (I/O) with live power.
About the company
Automatic Handling International designs and builds custom material handling and packaging systems for heavy manufacturing as an OEM. It designs, fabricates, machines, assembles, and tests in-house at a 140,000-square-foot facility to ensure quality. Its product lines include roll handling equipment, automated wrapping and roll sorting systems, and various palletizers, plus winder unload and core handling, with turnkey pulp bale handling solutions. The company provides software and controls engineering, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and upgrades to deliver turnkey automation projects that improve efficiency, safety, and profitability.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chittenden, Vermont
Founded
1972
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October and November 2025 posts show new robotic roll labeler and pallet stacker products.
- August 2026 job postings for CNC machinists and panel builders signal ongoing demand.
- The company still markets Fortune 500 OEM relationships and 24-hour emergency response service.
What critics are saying
- AHI's niche depends on paper and tissue capital spending, which swings by customer budgets.
- Competitors selling cheaper modular automation pressure AHI's custom projects and compress margins.
- Any major safety failure or patent dispute could cripple a reputation built since 1972.
What makes Automatic Handling Intl unique
- Since 1972, Erie-based AHI builds custom, in-house material handling systems for heavy industry.
- AHI designs roll handling, bale dewiring, and palletizing systems for pulp, tissue, and nonwovens.
- Vertical integration at 360 La Voy Road keeps design, machining, assembly, and testing internal.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays