Controls Electrician

Job Title: Controls Electrician

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling and wiring control panels and mechanical subassemblies in a clean, climate-controlled environment. You will install housings, cabinets, electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components, ensuring all wiring and terminations meet quality and safety standards. Working from fabrication drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and wire lists, you will perform detailed electrical and mechanical tasks under direct supervision and complete accurate as-built and quality control documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble control panels and mechanical subassemblies according to fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Install housings or cabinets, electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and related components.
• Position and connect wiring harnesses, cables, and lead wires in accordance with wiring diagrams and wire lists.
• Terminate wiring and components, ensuring secure and accurate electrical connections.
• Attach and fasten terminal lugs, connector pins, and other devices to single wires or combinations of twisted wires.
• Perform drilling, tapping, crimping, and soldering as required for panel and component assembly.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to complete electrical and mechanical tasks safely and efficiently under direct supervision.
• Use electrical troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve assembly or wiring issues as they arise.
• Interpret and work from mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and wire lists.
• Complete detailed and accurate as-built documentation for each project.
• Prepare and maintain quality control documentation to verify that assemblies meet required standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and wire lists.
• Four (4) years of experience working in the electrical industry.
• Hands-on experience with electrical assembly and control systems.
• Proficiency in wiring, including positioning, connecting, and terminating wiring harnesses, cables, and lead wires.
• Skill in attaching and fastening terminal lugs, connector pins, and other devices to single and twisted wires.
• Experience performing drilling, tapping, crimping, and soldering for electrical assemblies.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and correct wiring or assembly issues.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions under direct supervision.
• Current and valid United States driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working from fabrication drawings and detailed blueprints in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with completing as-built documentation and quality control records.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively on a 4/10 schedule and adjust to periods of increased demand when necessary.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values stability, strong benefits, and a balanced schedule. The standard 4/10 workweek (Monday through Thursday) supports a healthy work-life balance, while occasional extended hours reflect high demand rather than a permanent expectation. You can access comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, as well as participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Program and a 401(k) plan. Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO offer additional time to rest and recharge. With no travel required, you can enjoy consistent hours in a single, well-maintained facility. A detailed benefits package is available upon request so you can make an informed decision about your next career step.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, well-lit, climate-controlled facility that supports precision electrical and mechanical work. The normal schedule follows a 4/10 structure, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing three-day weekends under typical conditions. Due to periods of higher demand, the current schedule operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though this is not expected to be permanent. Work is performed on-site with no travel required. The environment is structured, organized, and focused on safety and quality, with appropriate tools and equipment provided to perform drilling, tapping, crimping, soldering, and detailed electrical assembly tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, VA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Henrico,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services 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.

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.

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.

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.