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Electrical Assembler

$17 - $18.7 per hour

Aerotek

Job Title: PDU Quality Control Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time PDU Quality Control Technician to support inspection and testing activities for Power Distribution Units (PDUs),

subassemblies, and electrical components. This position is ideal for candidates with vocational training, technical school, associate degrees, or hands-on electrical wiring experience who are looking to build a long-term career in electrical manufacturing and quality systems. If you have hands-on wiring experience, understand electrical safety, and have exposure to IEC/NEC codes, you will be able to transfer those skills directly into our PDU Quality Control environment. This role provides practical experience in electrical manufacturing, inspection methodology, and industry standards within a growing production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Visual Inspection

  • Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of PDU assemblies and components

  • Verify wiring against electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions

  • Inspect internal wiring for workmanship quality and compliance

  • Check proper assembly of breakers, outlets/sockets, switches, and connectors

  • Identify workmanship defects (loose hardware, incorrect part, wrong gauge, missing labels, misrouting, cosmetic defects, etc.)

Electrical Testing

  • Conduct functional testing using standard equipment (multimeters, continuity testers, Hi-Pot testers, torque tools)

  • Verify continuity, polarity, ground bonding, and insulation resistance per defined procedures

  • Document test results accurately and escalate abnormal findings

  • Ensure proper torque verification per specification

Quality & Documentation

  • Record inspection and testing results in quality systems

  • Support nonconformance reporting (NCRs), rework tracking, and corrective action processes

  • Assist with first article inspections and sample builds

  • Maintain organized inspection areas following 5S standards

  • Maintain organized inspection logs and records

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

  • Technical school diploma, vocational certification, or associate degree in:

  • Electrical Technology

  • Residential/Commercial Wiring

  • Industrial Electricity

  • Mechatronics

  • Electronics Engineering Technology

  • Or related hands-on electrical program

  • Basic understanding of electrical concepts: AC power, DC circuits, grounding, bonding, amperage, voltage, resistance. Etc.

  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics

  • Hands-on experience using hand tools, multimeters, and electrical test equipment

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a production team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with torque tools and torque verification

  • Basic cable assembly knowledge

  • Familiarity with power distribution equipment, panels, or industrial wiring

  • Previous manufacturing or quality control experience

  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values reliability, a positive personality, and a willingness to learn. The team encourages flexibility and continuous skill development, offering the opportunity to grow your hands-on electrical assembly experience while contributing to meaningful, high-quality products.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift or second- shift position with working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You will work in a production setting focused on assembling electrical products, using common hand tools such as screwdrivers, tape measures, wire strippers, and utility knives. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork, with clear guidance from an assembly supervisor and collaboration with other assembly team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.70/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

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