Electrician at Aerotek

Electrical Assembler

Location: Rockford

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (occasional Saturday overtime)

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Assembler to join our team! In this role, you’ll install electrical wiring and assemble components for control cabinets and industrial equipment. You’ll work from assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications to ensure precise, high-quality installations.

What You’ll Do

• Install power supply wiring and conduit/unistrut for new and rebuilt machinery.
• Assemble bases, sills, cabinet frames, and structural components.
• Connect power supply wires and cables between machines and equipment.
• Lay out diagrams for electrical installations per wiring specifications.
• Drill, tap, and mount control units; attach electrical components securely.
• Cut, strip, bend, and form wire, conduit, and tubing for circuits and subassemblies.
• Connect color-coded wires in compact areas, solder connections, and crimp connectors.
• Test and adjust electrical assemblies; operate programmable controllers to verify functionality.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and performing panel wiring.
• Familiarity with conduit bending and installation.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Ideal: 2+ years of electrical experience (recent graduates welcome!).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Mechanical assembly skills and comfort in industrial settings.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k): Up to 6% company match after 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Start with 10 vacation days, grow to 25 days over time.
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays included.
• Positive Environment: Historic, well-lit facility with character; seasonal perks like fans, cold drinks, and frozen treats in summer.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Standard hours: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday.
• Occasional Saturday overtime (up to 8 hours).
• Some flexibility in start times (may begin at 6:00 AM on certain days).

Ready to build your future with us? Apply today and join a team that values precision, craftsmanship, and growth!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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 race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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.