Electrical Assembly Technician: Automation & Packaging

Surge Staffing; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is hiring an experienced Electrical Assembly Technician to support the build and installation of advanced automation systems, including packaging lines and material handling equipment. This role suits candidates who can read schematics, wire industrial equipment, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include wiring equipment per drawings, bending conduit, assembling conveyors, interpreting schematics and 3D models, using hand and power tools, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Experience wiring automation systems or packaging equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and reading 3D models.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, team player.

Responsibilities

• Wire industrial equipment and control components per drawings.
• Bend, install, and route electrical conduit.
• Assemble conveyors and system components.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and 3D models.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean 5S workspace and comply with safety/quality procedures.
• Collaborate with team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Schematics reading

Conduit bending

Hand and power tools

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

3D model viewing

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Industrial automation equipment

Job description

Surge Staffing is hiring an experienced Electrical Assembly Technician to support the build and installation of advanced automation systems, including packaging lines and material handling equipment. This role suits candidates who can read schematics, wire industrial equipment, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include wiring equipment per drawings, bending conduit, assembling conveyors, interpreting schematics and 3D models, using hand and power tools, and