Electrical Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Assembly Technician

Job Description

Aerotek is seeking a motivated and self-driven Electrical Assembly Technician (EAT). This role is responsible for building control panels, junction boxes, and wiring machines within the Assembly operation. The technician must be able to work with or without drawings and schematics and may occasionally perform minor mechanical rework to complete assigned tasks.

Job Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Interpret and follow verbal, written, and drawn instructions
• Assemble electrical components onto back panels and equipment
• Wire components according to specifications and standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional work area
• Complete tasks within established timeframes while meeting quality and safety requirements (including lockout/tagout procedures)
• Report assembly progress and recommend countermeasures to maintain or recover schedules
• Identify and suggest productivity and quality improvements to supervisors and engineers

Requirements

• Trade school education with an electrical focus preferred
• Relevant electrical assembly experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and written instructions
• Strong electrical aptitude, including proper use of NEC code and wiring techniques
• Proficiency with hand, electrical, and pneumatic tools, and knowledge of proper tool selection
• Must provide own basic tools, including:
  • Box/open-end/socket wrench sets
  • Allen wrench set
  • Screwdriver set
  • Tap handles
  • Pliers
  • Combination square
  • 9" level
  • Wire strippers and side cutters
  • Tape measure
  • English and metric tools recommended
  • Lockable toolbox recommended
• Required PPE: safety glasses and steel-toed safety shoes
• Required attire: long pants and sleeved shirt (short sleeves acceptable)
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for at least eight hours and perform physical tasks such as kneeling, squatting, bending, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues
• Ability to safely operate a fork truck

Working Environment

• Manufacturing facility environment (approximately 95% indoors / 5% outdoors)
• Heated facility in winter; not air-conditioned in summer
• Occasionally loud environment; hearing protection provided and required where posted

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 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.