HVAC manufacturer in Lititz, PA is looking for a Electrical Test Technician/Control Panel Builder on 3rd shift. This company is rapidly growing and looking to expand their 3rd shift team. Plenty of overtime available and currently offering double time pay for overtime worked through October. Only one more opening available and offering interviews fast!
3rd shift: 10pm - 6:30am Sunday - Thursday
Pay Range: $25-28/hr DOE (additional $1/hr shift differential on 3rd shift)
Job Description
The Electrical Test Technician applies electrical principles to assemble, install, and test electrical wiring, components, and equipment in industrial control panels. This role focuses on functional testing of energized equipment up to 480V, ensuring quality, safety, and reliability of control panels produced on earlier shifts. The technician also provides hands-on leadership and mentoring to team members while collaborating closely with engineering and quality teams.
Responsibilities
Conduct functional testing of energized industrial control panels with voltages up to 480V, including energizing and de-energizing panels safely.
Apply electrical principles to assemble, install, and test electrical wiring, components, and equipment into industrial control panels.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, IEC-style diagrams, technical drawings, and bills of materials to complete wiring and testing activities accurately.
Inspect wiring installations, assemblies, and other electrical components to verify compliance with quality and safety standards.
Perform complex wiring and assembly operations on panels, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Use and maintain fabrication tools and mechanical assemblies such as crimpers, wire stripping tools, and label machines.
Apply basic mathematical skills to compute measurements, rates, ratios, and percentages and to interpret charts relevant to electrical work.
Essential Skills
2-4 years of electrical work with industrial control panels or 3-5 years of experience with transferable knowledge from similar industries.
Hands-on experience testing control panels by energizing and de-energizing panels using 120V-480V.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, IEC-style schematics, technical drawings, and assembly documentation.
Knowledge of UL 508A design concepts for industrial control panels.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Electrical safety training such as NFPA 70E or similar is preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Electrical or Electronic Technology certification is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with IEC-style electrical schematics.
Experience collaborating with engineering and quality control teams on bills of materials, drawings, and schematics.
Experience manufacturing and testing proto@types and providing structured feedback on design and manufacturability.
Demonstrated ability to identify the need for new tools and equipment and work with production engineers to implement them.
Comfort working in environments with moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, machinery, and tools.
Why Work Here?
This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced industrial control panel technology in a structured manufacturing environment where safety and quality are top priorities. You benefit from a clear shift structure, a defined training period, and a temporary double-time overtime incentive that rewards your commitment and flexibility. The organization values technical growth, collaboration with engineering and quality teams, and opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities. You will join a culture that supports continuous improvement, recognizes initiative, and provides reasonable accommodations to help individuals perform at their best.
Work Environment
This position is primarily a 3rd shift role in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Standard 3rd shift hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks. Initial training lasts approximately one month on 1st shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Once fully transitioned to 3rd shift, the schedule adjusts to Monday through Saturday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., with a half-hour lunch, and may include six 10-hour days depending on workload. All overtime is currently paid at double time as a temporary incentive, subject to change based on business needs. The work takes place in manufacturing and warehouse areas, where you may be frequently exposed to moving equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, machinery, tools, and other production equipment. The noise level is typically moderate and varies with the scope of work. The role requires standing for 8 or more hours, reaching, bending, and frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Manual dexterity is essential for wiring and assembly tasks. Safety shoes and appropriate PPE are required, and you must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and follow all safety procedures. The environment supports reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manheim, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Manheim,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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):
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