Skilled Laborer / Electrical Technician

Aerotek; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

Overtime opportunities

Union opportunities

Hands-on training

Career growth

Stable company

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Skilled Laborer / Electromechanical Technician for a 1st Shift full-time role based in Lockport, NY. The position offers overtime, a competitive hourly pay, and employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Join a resilient team with extensive hands-on training and clear paths for growth. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial/mechanical/electromechanical work, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial, mechanical, or electromechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool experience.
• Troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and repair industrial transformers.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment with hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Perform equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality checks.
• Use calipers and other measuring tools.
• Handle materials and assist with lifting and ladder work.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Industrial experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Calipers use

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Tools

Calipers

Power tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Skilled Laborer / Electromechanical Technician

1st Shift | Full-Time

Pay: $40+/hr (based on experience)

Overtime Available

Why Work Here?

• Guaranteed full-time hours

• Frequent overtime opportunities

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• Extensive hands-on training

• Opportunity to join a union

• Strong career growth potential

• Stable, growing company

• Supportive team environment

What You'll Do

• Rebuild and repair industrial transformers

• Assemble and disassemble equipment using hand and power tools

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical systems

• Perform equipment repairs and maintenance

• Read blueprints, schematics, and work instructions

• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality checks

• Use calipers and other measuring tools

• Handle materials and assist with lifting and ladder work

• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements

• Maintain a clean, organized work area

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial, mechanical, or electromechanical experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool experience

• Troubleshooting and repair skills

• Ability to read blueprints and schematics

• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment

Preferred Experience

• Forklift or overhead crane operation

• Transformers, motors, or generators

• Welding, fabrication, or machining

• Hydraulic or pneumatic systems

• Advanced blueprint reading

• Leadership or team lead experience

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial manufacturing and repair facility

• Heated shop during winter (not climate-controlled)

• Work with steel, aluminum, and transformer components

• Physical role involving lifting, material handling, and ladder work

• PPE required, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots

Ideal for mechanically inclined candidates looking to learn a specialized trade, earn excellent benefits, and build a long-term career with a growing company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,NY.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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.