Electrical Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on assembling, reworking, and testing electrical wire harnesses for aircraft components. You will interpret work orders and technical documentation, perform hands-on electrical assembly and repairs, and ensure that all harnesses meet quality and safety standards while maintaining accurate documentation.
Responsibilities- Read and interpret work orders, diagrams, form boards, and wire lists to determine required materials and the proper sequence of assembly.
- Assemble and rework wire harnesses for aircraft components according to specifications and quality standards.
- Rework connectors, back shells, wire terminations, splices, split rings, lugs, and other components built into wire harnesses.
- Wrap and tie wires neatly and securely to meet design and safety requirements.
- Route wires correctly within harness assemblies, ensuring proper organization and adherence to routing guidelines.
- Change routing and breakouts as needed to accommodate design revisions or repair needs.
- Perform electrical tests on wire harnesses to verify functionality, continuity, and compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues within wire harness assemblies using appropriate tools and methods.
- Complete all associated paperwork accurately, including test records, assembly documentation, and repair reports.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and maintain high quality standards.
- At least 1 year of aircraft electrical experience, specifically working with wire harnesses and aircraft components.
- Hands-on experience with wire harness assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, form boards, and wire lists.
- Proficiency in reworking connectors, back shells, wire terminations, splices, split rings, and lugs.
- Experience performing electrical tests on wire harnesses and related components.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise assembly instructions.
- Capability to complete associated paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
- Experience working with aircraft components in a production or maintenance environment.
- Familiarity with blueprint reading and applying technical documentation to electrical assembly work.
- Ability to route wires and modify routing and breakouts based on design or repair requirements.
- Comfort working in a shift-based environment, including 1st and 3rd shift schedules.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean and efficient work area.
You will join a collaborative team environment where precision, quality, and craftsmanship are highly valued. The workplace offers stable, shift-based schedules and the opportunity to work with specialized aircraft electrical systems, helping you develop and deepen your technical expertise. You will contribute directly to high-quality production work while benefiting from a supportive team culture focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Work EnvironmentYou will work as part of a team of approximately 15–20 employees in a production environment focused on aircraft electrical wire harnesses. Candidates must be available to work both 1st and 3rd shift schedules. The 3rd shift hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (shift begins Sunday night), and Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The dress code consists of jeans, a work shirt, and closed-toed shoes, suitable for a hands-on, shop-floor environment where attention to safety and adherence to procedures are essential.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2026.
About AerotekAerotek® 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.
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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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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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.
