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Job Title: Controls Electrician

Job Description

Join our team as a Controls Electrician where you will be responsible for panel assembly, mechanical subassemblies, and the installation of housings or cabinets, electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components. You will position and connect wiring harnesses, cables, and lead wires, while terminating wiring and components. Additionally, you will attach and fasten terminal lugs, connector pins, and other devices to single or twisted wires, and perform drilling, tapping, crimping, and soldering tasks.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble panels and mechanical subassemblies.

+ Install housings, cabinets, electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.

+ Position and connect wiring harnesses, cables, and lead wires.

+ Terminate wiring and components.

+ Attach and fasten terminal lugs, connector pins, and other devices to wires.

+ Perform drilling, tapping, crimping, and soldering tasks.

+ Follow verbal and written instructions under direct supervision.

+ Utilize fabrication drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and wire lists.

+ Complete detailed and accurate as-built and quality control documentation.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in electrical, troubleshooting, mechanical, assembly, and electrical assembly.

+ Experience with control systems and production.

+ Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

+ Four years of experience working in the electrical industry.

+ Current and valid United States driver's license and reliable transportation.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean. The normal work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 4:30 pm, with additional hours as needed due to demand. The role does not require any travel.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Henrico,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.