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Electrical Technician
- Aerotek (Cherry Valley, IL)
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Now hiring 1st shift Electrical Equipment Assembler! $27+/hr!
**Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire
**Shifts Available:** 1st (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) & 2nd (4:30 PM – 3:00 AM)
**Environment:** Union facility, clean and well-lit, with a collaborative team atmosphere
About the Role
Step into a hands-on role where your skills directly contribute to building cutting-edge custom heat treat furnaces. As an **Electrical Equipment Assembler** , you’ll work with a variety of tools and technologies to bring complex electrical systems to life. If you enjoy working with your hands, interpreting schematics, and being part of a team that values craftsmanship and precision—this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
+ Assemble high-performance heat treat furnaces using hand and power tools
+ Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics with accuracy
+ Lay out and install electrical apparatus, wiring, conduit, and wireways
+ Troubleshoot and install electrical components to meet design specs
+ Minimize waste and maximize efficiency in materials and labor
What You Bring
+ Industrial electrical assembly experience
+ Ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, and BOMs
+ Familiarity with PLCs (basic knowledge, no programming required)
+ Skilled in bending and installing conduit
+ Strong troubleshooting and installation capabilities
Why You’ll Love Working Here
+ **Comprehensive Benefits** : Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
+ **Union Perks** : Enjoy enhanced benefits and protections upon direct hire
+ **Work-Life Balance** : Supportive environment that values your time and well-being
+ **Growth Potential** : Learn new skills and advance your career in a high-demand industry
Work Environment & Schedule
+ Clean, organized, and well-lit facility
+ Warm temperatures in summer months
+ Team-oriented setting with 1–2 coworkers per project
+ Training typically on 1st shift, regardless of final shift assignment
+ Saturday overtime available
+ Shift changes may occur based on union seniority
Ready to power up your career? Apply now!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 Cherry Valley,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.
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