Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Electrical Assembly Technician – Weekend Shift
Job Description
This role focuses on the electrical assembly of medium-voltage drives and electric transformers in a clean, modern manufacturing environment. You will work as part of a small team on bench assembly, typically completing work on a single large drive throughout your shift. The position involves reading work orders and, over time, using schematics and blueprints to perform precise electrical and mechanical assembly tasks with various hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical assembly of various drives and electric transformers according to work orders and production requirements.
- Work on the medium-voltage line assembling large drives, typically focusing on one drive for the entirety of the shift.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently to complete assembly tasks.
- Follow detailed work orders initially and progressively use blueprints and schematics as you are trained.
- Carry out both electrical and mechanical assembly tasks, including wiring, component installation, and fastener assembly.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within a team of 2–4 technicians to meet production goals and quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints or schematic diagrams to ensure accurate assembly and wiring once trained.
- Perform basic soldering and electronic assembly tasks as required by specific product builds.
- Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility safety standards.
- Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment such as steel-toe footwear and safety glasses.
- Report any issues with tools, equipment, or assembly processes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Essential Skills
- At least 2+ years of mechanical or electrical assembly experience with the same employer.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work confidently with tools and mechanical components.
- Experience using hand and power tools in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- At least 1+ year of blueprint or schematic reading experience.
- Basic knowledge of electrical diagrams or wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on electrical assembly experience, including electrical wiring tasks.
- Ability to perform mechanical assembly operations accurately and efficiently.
- Capability to perform soldering and electronic assembly tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work orders and technical documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team setting and communicate clearly with coworkers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with bench assembly work on large or complex equipment.
- Experience working on medium-voltage or similar electrical equipment.
- Comfort working on long, focused assembly tasks on a single product throughout the shift.
- Demonstrated reliability and stability in previous roles, shown by consistent tenure with one employer.
- Willingness to learn advanced schematic reading and more complex assembly processes over time.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing organization that invests in its people through competitive benefits, development opportunities, and performance-based rewards. The company typically offers strong growth potential, with the possibility of pay increases around conversion and again after six months, though these increases are not guaranteed. You receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company cost sharing, along with Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts. The benefits package includes employer-paid group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at two times your annual earnings, a 6% 401(k) match, and profit sharing and bonus programs, including a bonus payout based on actual yearly earnings and an average profit-sharing payout over recent years. There is no waiting period for benefit eligibility, allowing you to access benefits quickly. The company supports your long-term growth through tuition reimbursement for business-related programs, offering up to $5,250 per year for undergraduate studies and up to $10,000 per year for graduate school. You can also take advantage of health club reimbursement for both individual and family memberships, encouraging a healthy lifestyle. The organization is expanding significantly at its new headquarters location, creating long-term career opportunities and a dynamic environment for advancement.
Work Environment
This position is based in a clean, well-lit, brand-new manufacturing facility that serves as the U.S. headquarters. The weekend shift runs from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, with a schedule where you work 36 hours and receive pay for a full 40 hours. You will primarily perform bench assembly work on medium-voltage drives, typically focusing on one large drive for the duration of your shift, while working closely with a small team of 2–4 colleagues. The facility is in growth mode and plans to add a substantial number of jobs over the next several years, contributing to a stable and expanding workplace. You must wear steel-toe footwear and safety glasses in the production area, and you will use a range of hand and power tools as part of your daily tasks. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and high-quality manufacturing standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.27 - $20.07/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 Franklin,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.