Electrical Technician – 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00am–3:30pm (occasional Saturdays, up to 8 hours)

Shift: 1st Shift

Environment: Historic, well‑lit facility (est. 1906)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Electrical Technician to join our team and support the building, wiring, and testing of industrial electrical equipment. This hands‑on role involves assembling control cabinets, wiring automated machinery, and ensuring equipment meets safety and performance standards. Ideal candidates include experienced technicians as well as recent graduates eager to grow their skills in an industrial environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstall power supply wiring, conduit, and unistrut for new and rebuilt machinery.Assemble, square, and align bases, cabinet frames, and structural components.Connect power supply wiring, cables, and electrical components between machines.Lay out and perform electrical installations using schematics and wiring diagrams.Drill and tap mounting holes for control units and electrical devices.Mount electrical components using bolts, screws, and hardware.Cut, strip, bend, and route wire, cable, conduit, and tubing.Connect color‑coded wiring, including in tight/compact spaces using mirrors.Solder connections and crimp wire ends as needed.Test, troubleshoot, and adjust electrical assemblies.Program automated machinery and diagnose malfunctions to confirm repairs.What We’re Looking ForAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.Hands‑on experience with electrical wiring, conduit, and panel wiring.Comfortable installing, pulling, and routing wire.Associate degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred.Nice to Have5+ years of electrical or industrial experience (recent grads encouraged).Experience in production or manufacturing environments.Familiarity with instrumentation or data acquisition systems.Experience with blueprints, hand tools, power tools, mechanical assembly, or conduit bending.Why You’ll Want to Work HereComprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.401(k) with company match up to 6% after 60 days.Paid vacation: starting at 10 days, increasing annually up to 25 days.PTO, floating holidays, and 8 paid holidays each year.Stable first-shift hours for strong work‑life balance.Work Environment

Work in a well‑lit, historic building . While temperatures may vary, the facility supports comfort with fans, open doors in warmer months, cold drinks, and frozen treats for employees.

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • 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 Feb 20, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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