Wiring Technician

Aerotek; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Corona, CA is seeking a Wiring Technician to perform electrical wiring and assembly of switchgear components in a manufacturing setting. You will read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams to install, route, and terminate wires and components in switchgear enclosures and electrical panels.

This contract-to-hire role requires hands-on skills with hand tools, crimping tools, wire strippers, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in electrical wiring, electrical assembly, or panel wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Experience with cable assembly and wire harness work in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret wiring diagrams to ensure correct connections and routing within switchgear and assemblies.
• Install, route, and terminate wiring inside switchgear enclosures and panels per specs.
• Assemble panels, switchgear, and control wiring, including cable harness work.
• Use hand and power tools, wire strippers, and crimping tools to terminate and secure connections.
• Verify wiring against engineering specs and quality standards.
• Identify discrepancies and report findings for resolution.
• Perform basic testing and continuity checks as required by procedures.
• Support troubleshooting and minor repairs on electrical assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Follow production procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematics reading

Hand tools use

Power tools use

Wire harnessing

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Wiring Technician

Job Description

The Wiring Technician performs electrical wiring and assembly of switchgear components in a manufacturing environment, working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and production specifications. This role focuses on installing, routing, and terminating wires and electrical components using hand tools and wiring equipment to ensure proper functionality, reliability, and compliance with established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and assembly drawings to ensure accurate electrical connections and routing within switchgear and related assemblies.
• Install, route, and terminate electrical wiring, cables, and components inside switchgear enclosures and electrical panels according to engineering and production specifications.
• Perform electrical assembly tasks on panels, switchgear, and control panels, including cable assembly, wire harness work, and component installation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, wire strippers, crimping tools, and other wiring equipment to strip, crimp, terminate, and secure electrical connections safely and efficiently.
• Verify that wiring connections and assembled components meet engineering specifications, electrical system requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Identify wiring discrepancies, electrical issues, or assembly defects and promptly communicate findings to supervisors, engineering, or quality personnel for resolution.
• Perform basic testing and continuity checks of wiring connections as required by production procedures to confirm proper operation.
• Support troubleshooting and minor repair activities on electrical assemblies and cable harnesses as needed during production.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools, materials, and assemblies are handled and stored in accordance with manufacturing practices.
• Follow all production procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines while working in electrical manufacturing and production environments.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical wiring and termination, including installing, routing, stripping, crimping, and terminating electrical wires and cables according to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings to ensure accurate wiring connections and component placement.
• Effective use of hand tools, power tools, wire strippers, crimping tools, and other wiring equipment commonly used in manufacturing environments.
• 13 years of experience in electrical wiring, electrical assembly, or panel wiring within a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Experience installing, routing, and terminating electrical wiring and electrical components in panels, switchgear, or control systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings in a production setting.
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems, control panels, and switchgear assemblies.
• Ability to perform basic testing and continuity checks on electrical wiring and connections.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Skills in electrical assembly for panels, switchgear, and control panels.
• Experience with cable assembly, wire harness assembly, and cable installation in electrical systems.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and minor repair of electrical assemblies and wiring issues.
• Comfort working with mechanical aspects of electrical assemblies, including mounting and securing components.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify wiring discrepancies and assembly defects.
• Ability to follow production specifications, work instructions, and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid handeye coordination and manual dexterity for precise electrical wiring and assembly tasks.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to hire, providing long-term stability for those who perform well. Team members enjoy a comfortable workplace, including a well-appointed breakroom for rest and meals. Once hired on permanently, employees gain access to benefits, supporting overall well-being and worklife balance in a structured production environment.

Work Environment

This role operates in an electrical manufacturing environment, primarily within production areas that focus on switchgear, electrical panels, and related assemblies. Work is hands-on and tool-driven, involving regular use of hand tools, power tools, wire strippers, crimping tools, and other wiring equipment. The position is based mainly in production facilities and may occasionally support operations at nearby company locations. Employees work around active electrical assemblies and manufacturing equipment, following established safety procedures and production practices in a professional industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Corona, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Corona,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.