Electrical Assembly Technician

Job Title: Electronics Assembler

Job Description

This role focuses on building custom electrical equipment and assemblies for agricultural products, including wiring, high-voltage work, and integration of pumps, VFD drives, and hydraulic components. You will perform hands-on electrical and electronic assembly, from wire pulling and hand wiring to testing and verification, while interpreting blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate and reliable builds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble custom electrical equipment and components according to blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform electrical assembly tasks, including wire pulling, hand wiring, and routing of wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Work with pumps, variable frequency drives (VFDs), hydraulics, and related electrical and mechanical components as part of the assembly process.
• Carry out high-voltage electrical work safely and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Use hand tools and power tools to assemble electrical and mechanical components, panels, and subassemblies.
• Measure, cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires and cables using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Verify proper torque on terminal blocks, VFD lugs, and other connections using torque screwdrivers or torque wrenches.
• Use test equipment such as multimeters to check voltage, continuity, and resistance, and perform basic diagnostics on assemblies.
• Assist with insulation testing of motors and VFD cables using appropriate resistance testing equipment when required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams to ensure accurate component placement and wiring.
• Support mechanical aspects of assembly, including panel layout, component spacing, conduit work, and hose cutting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Lift, move, and position components and assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs and perform tasks that require standing, bending, and twisting throughout the shift.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve assembly issues and continuously improve build quality and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Electrical experience and knowledge of electrical components, including practical, hands-on assembly work.
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints or electrical schematics.
• Experience building or assembling electrical equipment or components from start to finish.
• Electrical wiring experience, including routing, terminating, and securing wires and harnesses.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools for assembly work.
• Familiarity with electronics and electrical assembly processes, including wire pulling and wire harness assembly.
• Ability to perform high-voltage electrical work safely and follow established safety practices.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and to stand, bend, and twist throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a warehouse or light manufacturing environment on agricultural-related products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using a multimeter for measuring voltage, continuity, and resistance.
• Exposure to resistance testing equipment for motor and VFD cable insulation testing.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes for signal diagnostics in bench work environments.
• Experience using torque screwdrivers or torque wrenches to properly tighten terminal blocks and VFD lugs.
• Skill with precision screwdrivers for work on small electronics and control boards.
• Proficiency with crimping tools for ferrules, ring terminals, and spade terminals.
• Experience with adjustable gauge wire strippers, cable cutters for copper and aluminum, and cable benders.
• Ability to use calipers or micrometers for checking component spacing and panel layouts.
• Experience with conduit work and related tools.
• Familiarity with pneumatic screwdrivers, standard screwdrivers, and cutting tools for tasks such as cutting rubber hose.
• Experience n mechanical assembly or light mechanical work alongside electrical assembly.
• Experience working with wire harnesses and wire harness assembly in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team where your contributions are visible and meaningful. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative agricultural products with long-term career potential, in a setting that values stability, hands-on craftsmanship, and pride in building equipment that makes a real impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Morton,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.