Electrical Assembly Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Electrical Assembly Technician, Walker MI Start Working ASAP 1st Shift (x4 10's) $18/hour Job Description This position is available on the 1st shift, with working hours from Monday to Thursday, and Fridays may include overtime which is confirmed on Wednesday mornings. We currently have four openings in different departments, including the Wire Department and DC Department. In the Wire Department, collaborate with mold technicians to create wire groupings, pull wires, couple them, and spool the wire. This role is physically demanding. In the DC Department, set up jobs for the day, prepare panel boxes, switchboards, and wires for assembly. Work involves assembling solar panel power boxes and switchboards in a large, clean, and quiet manufacturing facility. Pull and spool wires, read prints to determine part assembly locations, and work as a team on a non-automated assembly line. Use hand tools, air power tools, and torque wrenches to screw in components, strip wires into metal plates, and assemble power boxes. Expected to assemble 64 panels per day after training. Essential Skills Blueprint or schematic reading Ability to read a tape measure Experience using basic hand tools Electrical wiring Use of hand tools and power tools Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to learn crimping devices, wire machines, and strip machines Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Why Work Here? Join a clean work environment with a team-oriented and laid-back culture. Enjoy on-the-job training and expand your career with basic or entry-level knowledge in assembly. This is a great opportunity for career growth. Work Environment Work in a clean facility performing manual labor with lifting requirements up to 40 lbs. Collaborate with a team on the assembly line and during wire spooling. Enjoy a super casual environment with a dress code requiring shirts with sleeves and steel toe boots. Bone-conducting headphones are allowed during work. Safety glasses and gloves are provided if needed. The facility has fans and is not temperature controlled, with small teams of roughly 4-6 people, totaling 20 on the first shift. We are currently building a 3rd shift and welcome referrals. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Walker, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 disability • 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 Walker,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026. 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 race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description 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 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. Company Description 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 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.

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