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Aerotek Electrical Assembly Weekend 1st in Memphis, Tennessee
Job Title: Electrical Assembly Apprentice
Job Description
Join our training academy as an Electrical Assembly Apprentice, where you will assist in the mechanical and electrical builds of customer products. Gain in-depth training in reading and understanding wiring schematics and diagrams for various voltages, and develop skills in 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 replacement on tools as needed and according to schedule.
Resolve routine questions and problems, referring more 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.
Follow detailed written or verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, and schematics.
Ensure assigned area is clean and organized per 5S standards.
Comply with and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
Coordinate with teammates to organize tasks requiring multiple team members to accomplish.
Keep inventory personnel informed of spare parts inventory and locations for order fulfillment.
Essential Skills
Basic electrical wiring or assembly experience preferred.
Strong initiative to learn through in-depth training.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficient in basic arithmetic operations.
Ability and drive to interpret blueprints, graphs, and schematics.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with assembly, electrical, blueprint reading, and schematic understanding.
Familiarity with hand and power tools, electrical testing, electronics, and control panels.
Why Work Here?
Our company offers incredible growth opportunities, as demonstrated by our leadership team, where many started in entry-level positions. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, 401k, PTO, and sick pay. We also provide a ride-share program, biweekly pay when permanent, and a reputation for truly taking care of our people. Enjoy access to a free employee gym, recreation center, and a welcoming work environment.
Work Environment
The work environment is clean, temperature-controlled, and consists of cell stations with large working areas. Teams of 5-7 technicians work together to assemble units according to specifications. Shifts are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday for the first week, and from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm Friday to Sunday thereafter. A 15% shift differential applies, with additional pay for meeting attendance and performance criteria. The training lab environment is a classroom setting focusing on safety, electrical wiring, and standard protocols. Employees are provided with all necessary tools and materials for assembly.
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 Apr 27, 2026.
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.