Service Technician 1

Aerotek; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off/Leave

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aerotek in Houston, TX seeks a Service Technician to support transformer assembly, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. You will work with operations, engineering, and field service teams to meet customer specs and safety standards.

This onsite role requires reading electrical schematics and blueprints, plus using hand and power tools. Relevant training and field experience are valued, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Technical school, trade school, or military electrical/mechanical training preferred.
• Experience with power transformers preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Previous field service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally if required.

Responsibilities

• Support transformer assembly, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field service teams.
• Ensure transformers meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Read schematics

Industrial electrical

Tools use

Safety mindset

Education

Technical training

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Welding

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Service Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Service Technician to support transformer assembly, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities. This role involves close collaboration with operations, engineering, and field service teams to ensure transformers meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support transformer assembly, testing, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field service teams.
• Ensure transformers meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform electrical and electromechanical assembly and maintenance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Essential Skills

• Strong electro-mechanical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience in assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, or installation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Reliable attendance and strong safety mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical school, trade school, or military electrical/mechanical training preferred.
• Experience with power transformers preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Previous experience in field service environments preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally if required.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing transformer manufacturer with an expanding presence in the power delivery market. Employees have the opportunity to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects, with exposure to transformer assembly, testing, commissioning, and field service operations. The company offers competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and hands-on technical development. A company truck will be provided for necessary local travel, which will not exceed 10% of daily activities.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing facility and field service environment. Employees will be around electrical and mechanical equipment, transformer components, overhead cranes, and industrial production machinery. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. The role involves some lifting, standing, bending, and the use of hand tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.