Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Electrical Technician in Elgin, Illinois. The role involves building and wiring control panels, ensuring quality and safety. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with automated machinery and proficiency in reading electrical schematics. The job offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including a performance-based bonus and 401(k) match.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience building panels for automated machinery.
• Familiarity with NEC and UL codes and electrical safe work practices.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire control panels according to schematics.
• Inspect and test completed panels for compliance.
• Collaborate with management to prioritize tasks.

Skills

Building control panels

Reading electrical schematics

Mechanical ability

Use of hand tools

Education

Completion of electrical training

Tools

Auto-CAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Electrical Technician
Job Description

As an Electrical Technician, you will play a vital role in building control panels based on schematics, ensuring high standards of quality and precision. You will be responsible for point-to-point wiring of panels and conduct inspection and testing of assembled panels. Maintaining a neat, clean, and efficient work area on a daily basis is crucial to this role.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire control panels according to electrical and control schematics for PLC controls, operator consoles, variable speed drives, motor controls, and pneumatic controls.
• Inspect and test completed panels to ensure functionality and compliance.
• Maintain tools and equipment in excellent working condition.
• Collaborate with the shop manager to schedule and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Occasionally support installations at customer locations.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience building panels for automated machinery.
• Proficiency in reading electrical and automation schematics.
• Familiarity with NEC and UL codes and electrical safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Comfort and knowledge in the proper use of hand tools and small power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of electrical training and on-the-job experience in the electrical field.
• Experience with Auto-CAD or similar drawing software.

Why Work Here?

We offer a performance-based bonus, referral bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4%. Enjoy shared-cost medical insurance and company-paid dental, vision, life, short-term , and AD&D insurance. We provide company clothing and safety gear, along with tuition reimbursement. Benefit from training and development opportunities, career growth prospects, and participate in social and charitable activities.

Work Environment

Work the 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of overtime both before/after shift and weekends. This is a Contract to Hire position located at our main facility in Elgin. The panel building shop offers a clean, well-lit environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elgin, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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
• 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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

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 , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.