Wire Technician

Job Title: Wire Tech

Job Description

The Electrical Assembler will assemble mechanical and electrical wires, housings, control panels, and automation controls using a variety of hand tools and equipment, following detailed specifications and documentation. This role involves reading basic blueprints and engineering drawings, performing custom wiring, and troubleshooting, and ensuring all products meet strict quality and safety standards in a clean, organized production environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow custom blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and written instructions to accurately assemble equipment and products.
• Assemble mechanical and electronic parts, pieces, and products for various housings, control panels, and automation controls according to required specifications.
• Use hand tools and handheld power tools such as screwdrivers, tweezers, crimpers, hand-held screw guns, and drill guns to perform assembly tasks.
• Perform electrical wiring and electronic assembly tasks, including routing and connecting wires and components as specified.
• Troubleshoot basic assembly and wiring issues and make appropriate adjustments or corrections.
• Maintain inventory of product and components at workstations to support continuous production flow.
• Perform quality checks on assembled products to ensure they meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Identify product defects, document issues accurately, and follow procedures for reporting and resolving defects.
• Rework and repair assembled equipment and products based on engineering specification changes or quality findings.
• Follow all quality standards and established safety procedures while performing daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Use basic computer systems for navigation, documentation, and accessing work instructions as needed.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of custom electrical wiring assembly experience.
• Ability to read and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring.
• Proficiency using hand tools such as screwdrivers, tweezers, crimpers, and other basic hand tools.
• Experience using handheld power tools such as screw guns and drill guns.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for assembly and wiring issues.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly while meeting quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Ability to follow directions, written instructions, and established procedures.
• Ability to use reasoning and critical thinking to solve problems and adapt to specification changes.
• High level of self-motivation and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Specific technical or vocational training or educational degree in electrical assembly, automation, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to pass a ruler or measurement test if required.
• Familiarity with custom wiring with automated controls.
• Comfort working with quality documentation and defect reporting procedures.
• Interest in working with automation controls, control panels, and related technologies.

Why Work Here? Contract to Union Role!

Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, supporting their overall well-being. Retirement plans, such as 401(k) options, help team members plan and save for the future. Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, promotes a healthy work-life balance. The organization encourages continuous learning and career growth through professional development opportunities and training programs. A flexible work environment supports schedule needs where possible, and a positive culture emphasizes supportive leadership, open communication, and a welcoming atmosphere that values each employee’s contribution.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit, and well-organized production environment with a smaller, focused team and an atmosphere that feels similar to a research and development setting. The workspace is not very loud and supports concentration on detailed assembly work. The organization operates in a high-tech automation context, involving technologies such as sensors, motion control, robotics, linear actuators, variable speed drives, power transmission and torque devices, programmable logic controllers, SCADA solutions, operator interface panels, safety products, network and communications solutions, wireless solutions, connectivity, tension control, temperature control, panel components, machine vision, energy-saving devices, and value-add services. The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.