? Electrical Technician / Production Assembler
A clear, growth-focused role with paid training, steady hours, and full benefits
You'll work on a clean production floor building electrical components, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and control panels. If you like hands-on work, learning new skills, and being part of a team that builds high-quality products, this is a great long-term opportunity. No previous IPC certifications required for Level I-training is provided.
? What You'll Do
Build assemblies - Put together electrical components, wire harnesses, cables, and panels using hand tools and shop equipment.
Solder & crimp - Learn or apply soldering, wire termination, crimping, and routing techniques.
Follow drawings - Work from drawings, work instructions, and BOMs to complete builds accurately.
Inspect your work - Check assemblies for quality, labeling, and workmanship before moving them forward.
Keep records - Make simple traveler entries and document completed work.
Use tools safely - Operate soldering irons, crimpers, cutters, and basic shop tools.
Stay organized - Maintain a clean, safe, production-ready workstation.
Support improvements - Share ideas when instructions or processes need updates.
Assist panel builds - Install electrical parts and hardware for industrial control panel projects.
?? Three Levels of Growth (Training Provided)
Level I - Assembly Trainee
Learn soldering, harness building, and panel assembly with hands-on mentoring.
Complete IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications during onboarding (company supported).
Follow instructions closely and ask questions as you learn.
Level II - Production Assembler
Build standard assemblies independently from drawings and work instructions.
Hold active IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications; add IPC/WHMA-A-620 for harness work.
Inspect your own work and help Level I trainees when needed.
Level III - Advanced Production Assembler
Build complex, high-mix, first-article, and proto@type assemblies.
Maintain full CIS certification across all IPC standards.
Set the workmanship standard and help identify recurring defects.
Eligible for Siemens SMSCP Level 1 (Lead Track).
?? What Makes You a Good Fit
Good hand skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions and stay organized
Comfortable using hand tools and learning new techniques
Reliable, punctual, and safety-minded
Able to lift and move materials as part of daily work
Interested in electrical assembly, control panels, or automation systems
Open to coaching, learning, and growing into higher levels
?? Benefits & Perks
100% company-paid health, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Employee assistance program + small life insurance policy
Retirement fund with up to 5% company match (currently paused)
14 days PTO + 12 paid holidays
Clear advancement path with paid certifications
Stable daytime schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clean, organized production floor-no shipyard work at this time
?? Work Environment
You'll work in a clean, organized production shop focused on repeatable builds, quality, and safety. Work includes bench assembly, wire harnessing, cable routing, and panel assembly using hand tools, soldering equipment, crimpers, and fixtures. The environment follows 5S, PPE, and ESD standards and supports steady, predictable production work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 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.
