Electrical Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Apprentice

Job Description

This role focuses on building, wiring, and testing electrical control panels in a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled facility. You will use hand tools and electrical test equipment to assemble panels according to blueprints and schematics, ensure quality and safety standards, and work independently in your own designated work area.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire electrical control panels according to blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Use basic hand tools, including screwdrivers, hand drills, and wire cutters, to assemble and install components.
• Fabricate control panels by mounting, routing, and organizing components and wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to determine wiring layouts and component locations.
• Compare completed wiring and the location of control devices against drawings to verify accuracy.
• Examine wiring for loose, faulty, or incorrect connections and correct any issues found.
• Use test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters to test panels and verify proper operation.
• Test wiring circuits to identify malfunctions and determine root causes of issues.
• Label each wire in the panel clearly and accurately to ensure proper identification and maintenance.
• Follow panel shop processes and standards for quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and handle tools and equipment with care.
• Work proactively by seeking additional tasks or assistance when assigned work is completed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members as needed while primarily working independently.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Experience working with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, hand drills, and wire cutters.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong hands-on mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to wire control panels accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Knowledge of panel shop processes, including quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Experience with electrical wiring, panel wiring, and electrical assembly.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work from electrical schematics and drawings.
• Capability to identify and troubleshoot wiring issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Comfort working independently in an individual work area.
• Reliability to work a first-shift schedule with mandatory overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience building or wiring control panels in a production or panel shop environment.
• Experience wiring HVAC units or working in HVAC-related electrical roles.
• Experience as a maintenance technician with strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Prior work experience in electrical assembly or panel building environments.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Proactive work style, including asking for additional tasks when work is completed early.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a first-shift schedule with a four-day core workweek, providing a predictable routine and opportunities for overtime when needed. The work environment is laid back and supportive, with a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled facility that promotes comfort and focus. Once hired on full-time, employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered and no waiting period, starting on day one. The culture values independence and trust, allowing employees to manage their own work areas while enjoying a relaxed dress code and the ability to listen to music during the day.

Work Environment

The facility is located in a former industrial building that is shared with another tenant and is described as very clean, quiet, and temperature controlled. Each panel builder has their own individual work area and works largely independently, with all necessary hand tools provided by the company. The dress code is relaxed, allowing jeans and T-shirts, and steel-toe shoes are not required. Employees may listen to music on headphones while they work, contributing to a comfortable and focused atmosphere. The standard shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with mandatory Friday work currently in place due to high workload, after the first two weeks of training.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glasgow, KY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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 Glasgow,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.