Job Title: Electrical Assembler
Job Description
This role focuses on electrical and electro-mechanical assembly of skid units in a busy manufacturing environment. You will cut and bend rigid conduit, pull and route wiring, install cable trays and busbar ducts, and assemble and wire panels, switches, and detection devices. The position requires strong hands-on electrical assembly experience, attention to detail, and a willingness to support other departments as needed.
Responsibilities
Perform electrical and electro-mechanical assembly on skid units according to specifications and safety standards.
Cut, bend, and install rigid conduit accurately and efficiently.
Pull, route, and organize wire for various assemblies and systems.
Install cable trays and busbar ducts to support and protect electrical wiring.
Assemble and wire panels, including switches, smoke detectors, and heat detectors.
Ensure all terminations and connections are completed correctly and securely.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse floor and work area.
Collaborate with and assist other departments when needed to support production demands.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and tools, while working around overhead cranes, forklifts, and welding operations.
Work flexible hours on day or night shifts, including overtime, to meet project and production schedules.
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in electrical or electro-mechanical assembly.
Proven experience installing cable trays in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Hands-on experience cutting, bending, and installing rigid conduit.
Strong wiring skills, including pulling, routing, and organizing electrical wire.
Ability to assemble and wire electrical panels and related components.
Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with active overhead cranes, forklifts, and welders nearby.
Ability to follow technical instructions and safety guidelines consistently.
Willingness to work day or night shifts and extended hours as required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with control panels is strongly preferred.
Shop-based assembly experience is preferred over purely industrial or commercial field experience.
Experience with electrical terminations and panel wiring is a strong plus.
Experience as an electrical technician, wire puller, or similar electro-mechanical role is beneficial.
Familiarity with using power tools and PPE in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers consistent, high-hour work weeks, with many employees regularly working between 50 and 65 hours to maximize earnings. The organization emphasizes a supportive, team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to help in other departments and grow their skills. You can expect frequent employee appreciation events such as barbeques, cookouts, banquets, and seasonal treats like ice cream, popsicles, sports drinks, and specialty ice. All necessary PPE and power tools are provided, helping you focus on doing great work in a safe and well-equipped environment.
Work Environment
You will work in a manufacturing environment with concrete flooring, open bay doors, and a non-climate-controlled facility. Overhead cranes and forklifts move throughout the area, and you will frequently work alongside welders, so comfort in an active industrial setting is essential. The role involves using provided PPE and power tools, and you should expect both day shifts (typically 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., sometimes later) and night shifts (starting around 4:30 p.m. and lasting approximately 10 hours), with regular opportunities for overtime.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX 77051.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00/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 Houston,TX 77051.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.
