Wiring Assemblers

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Wiring Assembler

Job Description

Join a light industrial manufacturing team where you will spend most of your time on the shop floor assembling and wiring switchgear and switchboard products to customer specifications. You will work on a variety of complex assemblies and subassemblies that can contain extensive wiring, including PLCs, circuit monitors, and other advanced electronic devices. This role is ideal for individuals with wiring experience or formal technical training who enjoy hands-on work, interpreting schematics and blueprints, and contributing to high-quality electrical assemblies in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire a variety of complex switchboard and switchgear assemblies and subassemblies according to customer orders and engineering specifications.
• Install and connect PLCs, circuit monitors, and other advanced electronic devices within switchgear and switchboard products.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, material lists, and other technical documentation to complete wiring tasks accurately.
• Follow wiring labels, checklists, and bills of materials to ensure all connections are correct, complete, and meet quality standards.
• Use basic wiring hand tools to cut, strip, crimp, terminate, and route wiring within panels and enclosures.
• Start with simpler wiring assignments and progressively move to larger and more complex panels as experience and proficiency increase.
• Lift, position, and hold assembly parts weighing up to 35 lbs repeatedly during the workday while completing wiring and assembly tasks.
• Maintain strong attention to detail to ensure proper routing, labeling, and securing of wires and components.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating with other assemblers and departments to meet production and customer deadlines.
• Support periodic overtime needs, sometimes on short notice, to help meet customer service requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area on the shop floor.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and good work record by consistently meeting productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.

Essential Skills

• Previous wiring experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
• Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in assembly and wiring techniques for electrical panels or similar products.
• Ability to read and follow assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, material lists, and related technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail to accurately follow checklists, wiring labels, and bills of materials.
• Ability to use basic wiring hand tools such as wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, and screwdrivers.
• Physical ability to lift and hold assembly parts weighing up to 35 lbs repeatedly throughout the work period.
• High level of motivation and self-direction, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good work record demonstrating reliability, consistent attendance, and strong job performance.
• Capability to support periodic overtime, including on short notice, to meet customer service demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience wiring switchgear or switchboard products.
• Wiring certificate from a technical school.
• Technical associate degree in an electrical or related discipline.
• Experience as an electrician or electrician’s assistant.
• The past as an electrical helper in commercial or industrial construction.
• HVAC certification with electrical wiring experience.
• Electrical wiring experience in vehicles or other non-manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting performing electrical assembly or wiring.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a stable, climate-controlled manufacturing facility with established processes and a strong focus on quality and safety. The organization offers multiple shifts to support different scheduling needs and provides opportunities to grow from simpler wiring tasks into more complex panel work as your experience increases. You will collaborate with a large, diverse workforce and benefit from a structured environment that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with approximately 600 employees working across first, second, and weekend shifts. The site includes an on-site cafeteria that serves first shift employees. Available shifts include a Monday–Thursday A Shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a Monday–Thursday B Shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with a shift differential provided for night shift work. You will work on the shop floor using standard wiring hand tools and handling parts up to 35 lbs, in an environment that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to production schedules.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, SC.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.