Electrician

Job Title: Electrician / Electrical Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on wiring and assembling large palletizing machines, with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and quality. You will install and wire control panels, interpret electrical schematics and blueprints, use hand and power tools daily, and inspect parts to ensure all systems operate safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble large palletizing machines according to electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Install and wire control panels, including door devices and in-home or on-site systems.

• Drill holes and run new wiring through residential or commercial properties as required.

• Land and terminate wires accurately within control panels and other assemblies.

• Use diagnostic and test equipment to verify safe, full functionality of installed electrical systems.

• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to guide installation and assembly work.

• Inspect electrical parts and assemblies for defects, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.

• Perform routine electrical duties using specialized machines and tools such as overhead cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

• Follow all safety protocols, safe wiring practices, and company guidelines when handling electrical components.

• Maintain responsibility for throughput and product quality, ensuring work meets established production and quality standards.

• Measure, cut, and fit components using tape measures and appropriate tools to achieve precise assembly.

• Collaborate with team members while working independently on assigned sections of large machines.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with electrical wiring and electrical assembly in an industrial or similar environment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

• Hands-on experience installing and wiring control panels, including landing and terminating wires.

• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring tools such as tape measures.

• Ability to safely handle electrical components and follow established safety protocols.

• Experience with mechanical assembly related to electrical systems.

• Capability to lift 50+ pounds as part of daily duties.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to work independently while meeting production and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ranken Electrical Degree or similar formal electrical education is strongly preferred.

• Industry experience wiring control panels is preferred.

• Experience with panel building, including layout, wiring, and testing.

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with overhead cranes or similar material-handling equipment.

• Comfort working with large industrial machinery and complex assemblies.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization with a strong customer base and long-term workload, offering a reliable and secure career path. The role provides a competitive pay structure with the opportunity for raises upon transitioning to permanent employment, along with solid benefits. You will have the opportunity to join a union, gaining additional support, protections, and potential growth opportunities over time.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a climate-controlled, organized shop designed for assembling large palletizing machines. The facility offers spacious work areas to accommodate the size of the equipment and to allow safe, efficient assembly. You will use a variety of hand and power tools, as well as specialized equipment such as overhead cranes, while working relatively independently within a team-oriented production setting. The environment supports focused, detail-oriented work on complex electrical assemblies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.12 - $30.12/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.