Wiring Technician

Job Title: Wiring Technician Job Description

The Wiring Technician assembles and wires electrical components for industrial equipment, control panels, and machinery in accordance with schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications. This position ensures that all electrical assemblies are accurate, safe, and compliant with internal standards and applicable regulations, supporting reliable and high-quality production in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and bills of material (BOMs) to understand assembly and wiring requirements.

• Wire control panels, junction boxes, and machine assemblies according to engineering specifications and company standards.

• Route and terminate wires, cables, and harnesses using proper labeling and identification methods to ensure clarity and traceability.

• Install electrical components such as relays, contactors, breakers, terminal blocks, sensors, and switches in control panels and equipment.

• Perform point-to-point wiring and panel layout following engineering drawings and established wiring practices.

• Crimp, strip, cut, solder, and terminate wires using appropriate hand and power tools to create secure and reliable connections.

• Conduct continuity tests and basic electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter to verify proper operation and identify issues.

• Identify and correct wiring errors, assembly issues, and discrepancies in components or layouts to maintain quality standards.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations by following 5S standards and housekeeping practices.

• Follow company safety policies and OSHA electrical safety requirements, including proper use of lockout/tagout procedures.

• Document completed work accurately and notify supervisors of any discrepancies in drawings, materials, or specifications.

• Rotate between job duties as needed to support workflow, production demands, and team coverage across different tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and bills of material (BOMs).

• Hands-on experience with wiring control panels, junction boxes, and machine assemblies.

• Proficiency in routing and terminating wires, cables, and harnesses with proper labeling and identification.

• Experience installing electrical components such as relays, contactors, breakers, terminal blocks, sensors, and switches.

• Skill in performing point-to-point wiring and panel layout based on engineering drawings.

• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for crimping, stripping, cutting, soldering, and terminating wires.

• Ability to conduct continuity tests and perform basic electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter.

• Experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, and panel building in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

• Capability to identify and correct wiring errors and assembly issues to maintain quality and safety.

• Familiarity with company safety policies and OSHA electrical safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints for assemblies involving gearboxes and related components.

• Willingness to rotate between job duties to support workflow and team coverage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with gearboxes and mechanical assembly in conjunction with electrical systems.

• Background in building and wiring industrial control panels and panel boards.

• Comfort working with both hand and power tools in a production environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality electrical assemblies.

• Organizational skills to maintain 5S standards at the workstation.

• Effective communication skills to document work and report discrepancies in drawings or materials.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports both their financial security and overall well-being, including 401(k) and 401(k) matching, as well as dental, health, and vision insurance. The organization emphasizes safety, structured processes, and quality, offering a stable environment where skilled tradespeople can refine their craft and contribute to building reliable industrial equipment.

Work Environment

This role is based at a manufacturing site where industrial equipment, control panels, and machinery are produced. The Wiring Technician works in a hands-on production environment using hand tools, power tools, and test equipment such as multimeters. The setting emphasizes safety, adherence to OSHA electrical safety requirements, and the application of 5S standards to keep workstations clean and organized. Work involves collaboration with other production team members, rotating among different wiring and assembly tasks to support overall workflow and coverage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Union, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 Union,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.