Electrical Assembly 2nd

This role offers a structured Electrical Assembly Apprentice Training Academy that prepares you to assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and switchgear systems. You will learn to read and interpret point‑to‑point wiring schematics and diagrams for 480V, 120V, and 24V systems, and gain hands-on experience with crimping, pulling, terminating, and installing UL panels and sub‑assemblies. After successfully completing the training, you will work in a dedicated cell unit on 2nd shift, performing electrical assembly and real-time testing of customer-specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and perform mechanical and electrical builds of customer products following detailed specifications.
• Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and switchgear systems with a focus on 3‑phase power distribution.
• Pull, route, crimp, install, and terminate wiring using point‑to‑point schematics and diagrams (480V, 120V, 24V).
• Use tools such as multimeters, wire strippers, crimpers, torque wrenches, and other hand and power tools to complete assembly and testing tasks.
• Perform real-time point‑to‑point testing to verify accurate wiring, proper terminations, and the integrity of wire routing and housing.
• Perform part replacement on tools and equipment as needed and according to the established maintenance schedule.
• Resolve routine questions and problems independently and escalate more complex issues to higher-level technicians or supervisors.
• Work under direct supervision with frequent review of output to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including updating panel layouts, labels, and records as required.
• Follow manufacturing protocols, standard work instructions, and lean production principles to support efficiency and quality.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
• Ensure the assigned work area remains clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Comply with and follow all procedures within the company’s security policies and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with teammates to organize and execute tasks that require multiple team members, working effectively in small group teams.
• Communicate with inventory personnel to keep them informed of spare parts inventory levels and locations to support timely order fulfillment.
• Participate fully in the two‑week training academy, including classroom and hands‑on lab work, and meet performance expectations and grading requirements.
• Apply proper techniques for labeling wiring, adding ferrules, crimping, terminating, landing wiring, and aligning wiring in panels for clear tracing.
• Consistently adhere to professional conduct expectations during training and on the production floor.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support production and team goals.

• Basic electrical wiring or electrical assembly experience preferred.
• Strong initiative and motivation to learn an electrical trade through an in‑depth training academy.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a production environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability and desire to learn to interpret blueprints, graphs, and electrical schematics relevant to industrial control panels and assemblies.
• Comfort working with hand and power tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, multimeters, and torque wrenches.
• Capacity to follow detailed written, verbal, and visual instructions accurately and consistently.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift following completion of the training academy.

• Interest or experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, control panel building, or industrial electronics.
• Exposure to or interest in reading electrical point‑to‑point schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical testing methods and the use of multimeters and related test equipment.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, production, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Basic understanding of soldering or electronic assembly processes is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in small teams of technicians within a cell‑based production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in labeling, routing, and organizing wiring within panels.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and adherence to established protocols and procedures.

You will join an organization that invests heavily in employee growth through a structured training academy and clear career paths, where leaders have advanced from entry-level roles into executive positions. The company offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and sick pay. You will enjoy additional perks such as a rideshare program, biweekly pay once permanent, and access to a free on-site gym and recreation center with activities like cornhole, ping pong, and a basketball court. The culture emphasizes taking care of people, supporting development, and providing a clean, modern, and well-equipped environment where you can build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The role begins with a two‑week on‑site training academy held in a classroom-style lab environment, where you will learn safety practices, electrical wiring fundamentals, standard protocols, and point‑to‑point reading and labeling techniques using both paper-based materials and hands-on exercises. During training, you will practice using tools to add ferrules, crimp, terminate, and land wiring, as well as align wiring in panels for proper tracing. Expectations mirror a professional training or classroom setting, with a focus on attentiveness, professionalism, and adherence to conduct guidelines. The initial training schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After training, you will transition to 2nd shift, working Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The production environment is extremely clean and temperature controlled, with electrical assembly work performed at cell stations featuring large, organized work areas. Teams typically consist of 5–7 technicians per work cell who collaborate to assemble units according to customer specifications. The company supplies all necessary tools and materials, so you do not need to bring personal tools. Dress and conduct are expected to be professional and appropriate for a clean, safety-focused industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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.