Job Title: Electrical Assembler Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Assembler to wire and assemble custom industrial packaging machinery and automation equipment. In this role, you build and wire electrical control panels, route and terminate wiring, install control components, and read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams. You perform testing and troubleshooting of machine electrical systems to ensure safe, reliable operation. This position focuses on machine wiring and controls for industrial equipment, rather than residential or commercial electrical work.
Responsibilities
Build and wire custom electrical control panels for industrial packaging machinery and automation equipment.
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and wiring prints to complete machine builds.
Install PLC hardware, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, relays, terminal blocks, sensors, and other control components.
Route, terminate, label, and organize electrical wiring to meet quality, safety, and reliability standards.
Install motors, encoders, photo eyes, safety circuits, and machine control devices on industrial equipment.
Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to test electrical systems, verifying voltage, continuity, and proper machine operation.
Troubleshoot wiring, controls, and electrical components during machine startup and commissioning.
Support commissioning and final machine testing to ensure all electrical systems function as designed.
Ensure all electrical assembly work complies with established quality procedures and safety standards.
Collaborate with machine builders and automation technicians to integrate electrical systems with mechanical, pneumatic, and control assemblies.
Use hand tools and appropriate equipment to assemble, secure, and maintain electrical components and wiring.
Document work as required and communicate issues or improvements related to machine wiring and controls.
Essential Skills
Demonstrated experience in electrical assembly and machine wiring for industrial machinery.
Proficiency in building and wiring electrical control panels for automation equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and wiring prints.
Hands-on experience installing PLC hardware, VFDs, servo drives, relays, terminal blocks, sensors, and control components.
Skill in routing, terminating, labeling, and organizing electrical wiring in control panels and machines.
Experience installing motors, encoders, photo eyes, safety circuits, and machine controls.
Proficiency using multimeters and other diagnostic equipment for voltage testing, continuity checks, and troubleshooting.
Ability to verify proper machine operation through electrical testing and inspection.
Experience troubleshooting wiring, controls, and electrical components during machine startup.
Understanding of electrical quality and safety standards in an industrial environment.
Comfort working with industrial machinery and automation equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Background in roles such as Electrical Assembler, Panel Builder, Control Panel Technician, Automation Technician, Industrial Electrician, Machine Builder, Electrical Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Industrial Controls Technician, or PLC Technician.
Experience with machine building and panel building in an industrial or automation setting.
Familiarity with pneumatics and their integration with electrical and control systems.
Ability to work from blueprints and assembly drawings in addition to electrical schematics.
Proficiency using hand tools and related equipment for electrical and mechanical assembly.
Comfort working with automation equipment and industrial controls, including drives, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that focuses on building high-quality, custom industrial machinery and automation equipment, where your technical skills in electrical assembly and controls directly contribute to successful projects. You work in an environment that values precision, safety, and craftsmanship, with opportunities to broaden your experience across machine building, controls, and automation. The role offers hands-on, varied work with advanced industrial technologies, providing a strong platform for professional growth in electrical and automation disciplines.
Work Environment
You work in an industrial manufacturing and assembly environment focused on custom packaging machinery and automation equipment. The role is hands-on and shop-based, involving regular use of hand tools, electrical test equipment such as multimeters, and standard assembly tools. You collaborate closely with machine builders and automation technicians while working around mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety and quality standards, with organized workspaces for panel building, machine wiring, and testing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Decatur,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.
