Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician Defense Manufacturing

Cincinnati OH Defense Manufacturing MondayFriday 6:00 AM 2:30 PM Day Shift

Compensation: $20.00 $24.00 / hour

Employment: Full-Time / Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A leading defense manufacturer with a long-standing record of delivering mission-critical systems to the U.S. military is adding an Electrical Technician to their production team in Cincinnati. This is a technically demanding hands-on role within a stable growth-oriented defense operation. Full benefits Medical Dental Vision and 401k are included from day one.

What Youll Do

• Assemble electronic control panels distribution panels generator enclosures and control devices using components including switches relays transformers and wire harnesses
• Install electrical components such as terminal blocks governor controllers voltage regulators circuit breakers relay assemblies current transformers and fuse assemblies
• Read and interpret schematics wiring diagrams panel layouts engineering drawings and wire lists and proactively identify potential issues prior to installation
• Test electrical connections using ohmmeters and other electronic testing equipment to verify continuity resistance shorts and grounds per wiring diagram specifications
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly disassembly rework and basic test and repair on electronic products and mechanical assemblies
• Complete panel installations including lights receptacles gauges electronic instruments legends and instruction labels per engineering documentation
• Operate hand tools and small power tools in compliance with all quality and safety standards

What Youll Need

• Minimum 5 years of electrical systems experience; 7 years strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read and work from schematics wiring diagrams and engineering drawings without supervision
• Experience with EMI connectors and cable building; knowledge of low-voltage wiring (24V AC/DC)
• Proficiency with phase coloring and wire gauge identification
• Hands-on experience with hand tools and small power tools
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or Vocational/Trade certification in electrical is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR/EAR export control regulations (U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident or protected individual under the INA)
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required

Why This Role

This is a technically substantive electrical seat inside a defense manufacturer building systems that go to the field day shift competitive pay and full benefits in a stable mission-driven environment.