Electronics Technician I and II

Job Description

Job Description

Electronics Technician II

Location: Franklin, MA
Shifts Available: 1st (6am – 2:30pm or 7am – 3:30pm) and 2nd (2:30pm – 11pm)
Pay Rate: $23.00 ~ $27.00

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Electronics Technician II to join our manufacturing team in Franklin, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for building, wiring, assembling, and testing electrical control panels, junction boxes, and related subassemblies according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience reading electrical schematics, performing point-to-point wiring, and assembling industrial control systems. This position also provides opportunities to support and mentor junior technicians while taking ownership of customer projects from assembly through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and assemble electrical control panels, junction boxes, and subassemblies according to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, bills of materials (BOMs), work orders, and technical specifications.

• Perform point-to-point wiring and install components including:

  • PLCs

  • Relays

  • Switches

  • Indicator lights

  • Terminal blocks

  • Sensors and other electrical devices

• Drill, tap, cut, deburr, grind, and prepare panel enclosures and mounting surfaces.

• Install finished assemblies and subassemblies into cabinets, consoles, and control systems.

• Utilize hand and power tools including wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drills, and saws.

• Review and redline documentation as needed to support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

• Troubleshoot assembly and wiring issues and ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Assist in training and mentoring junior technicians.

• Take ownership of assigned customer projects and support project completion goals.

• Move materials safely throughout the facility using hand pallet jacks and approved material handling equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Work overtime as required to meet production schedules and customer commitments.

QualificationsRequired

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience building and wiring electrical control panels.

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

• Experience with mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of industrial control panels and operator consoles.

• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, components, and current flow.

• Proficiency using hand and power tools for drilling, tapping, cutting, and assembly.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred

• Technical Certificate or vocational training in Electrical Controls, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.

• Experience working with PLC-based control systems.

• Prior experience leading projects or mentoring less experienced technicians.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

• Stand for extended periods during the workday.

• Regular use of hand and power tools.

• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with assembly and wiring work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment. Employees are required to follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include:

• Safety shoes

• Safety glasses

• Hearing protection

• Hard hats (when required)

Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted in production areas.

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Electrical assembly and wiring expertise

• Accountability and reliability

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Computer literacy and ability to navigate business software systems

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Training and mentoring capabilities

• Cross-functional awareness and willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

• Opportunity to work on custom customer projects

• Collaborative team culture

• Hands-on technical work with advanced control systems

• Career growth and development opportunities

Apply today to join a team that values quality craftsmanship, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly®.

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.