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Job Title: Electrical Apprentice

Job Description

Join our Training Academy as an Electrical Apprentice and assist in both mechanical and electrical builds of customer products. This role offers extensive training in reading and understanding wiring schematics, as well as hands-on experience with crimping, pulling, terminating, and installing UL panels and subassemblies.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and switchgear systems, focusing on 3-phase power distribution.

+ Pull, crimp, install, and test wiring using point-to-point schematics.

+ Utilize tools such as multimeters, wire strippers, crimpers, and torque wrenches.

+ Perform part replacements on tools as needed and according to schedule.

+ Resolve routine questions and problems, referring complex issues to higher levels.

+ Work under direct supervision with frequent monitoring of output.

+ Maintain documentation and update panel layouts as needed.

+ Follow manufacturing protocols and lean production principles.

+ Adhere to detailed written or verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, and schematics.

+ Ensure the assigned area is clean and organized per 5S standards.

+ Comply with all company security policy procedures.

+ Coordinate with teammates to organize tasks requiring multiple team members.

+ Keep inventory personnel informed about spare parts inventory and locations.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with electrical assembly and wiring.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

+ Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

+ Familiarity with electrical testing and electronics.

+ Strong initiative to learn through an in-depth training academy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Basic electrical wiring or assembly experience preferred.

+ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

+ Mathematical skills for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure.

Why Work Here?

Experience significant career growth as demonstrated by our VP of Operations and CEO, who began in entry-level roles. Enjoy an incredible benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, PTO, and sick pay. Benefit from a ride-share program and biweekly pay. We are known for truly taking care of our employees, offering a free gym, recreation center with cornhole, ping pong, and a basketball court.

Work Environment

The work environment is an extremely clean and temperature-controlled production area, consisting of cell stations with large working areas. Teams of 5-7 technicians collaborate to assemble units per specification, with all necessary tools and materials provided. Training will be conducted on-site in a classroom setting, and the role will transition to a second shift after initial training. Employees must be open to working Saturdays and potential overtime, with a maximum of 58 hours per week. Dress code and conduct standards are strictly enforced to maintain a professional environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.