Electrical Assembly Technician

Job Title: Electrical Assembler Job Description We are seeking an experienced Electrical Assembler to serve as a lead or assistant electrician on custom automation projects. This role is responsible for the electrical and controls segments of each project and requires a strong electrical aptitude and experience working from electrical schematics. Responsibilities Serve as lead or assistant electrician on custom automation projects. Work from electrical schematics to complete electrical and controls segments of each project. Read and interpret detail and assembly blueprints. Read and understand the Bill of Materials to organize parts, sub-assemblies, tools, and materials needed to complete tasks. Maintain multiple tasks in order. Operate basic hand and power tools safely and accurately. Maintain a safe and clean/organized working environment. Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks to achieve group goals. Travel occasionally as needed. Essential Skills Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years minimum related experience and/or training preferred. Experience in reading electrical schematics. Ability to read and interpret detail and assembly blueprints. Knowledge and ability to operate basic hand and power tools safely and accurately. Ability to maintain a safe and clean/organized working environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to assemble components by examining for correct fit and function using correct fasteners, machined and commercial details. Ability to verify specifications of assemblies by measuring completed components to exact dimensions utilizing precision measurement tools. Mechanical aptitude. Engineering thought process (understanding the actions and steps required to produce mechanical motion). Previous machining or welding experience. Work Environment The work environment is climate-controlled and very comfortable. While the role is somewhat physical, but it is not overly demanding. The shift is from 5:30am to 2pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Granite City, Illinois. About Aerotek: 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.