Electrical Assembly Technician

Location: Columbus, OH 43228

Pay: $20-22/hour

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Description Building and assembling industrial control panels and electrical systems vital for manufacturing and industrial operations.

What You’ll Love

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Clear path for career growth: From basic assembly to advanced panel building and controls
• On-the-job training and mentorship
• Team-oriented, clean work environment
• Exposure to industrial automation and electrical systems
• Opportunity to develop highly transferable technical skills
• Working for a company focused on craftsmanship, quality, and learning

Key Responsibilities Assembly Production:

• Cut, strip, label, and organize wire per specifications
• Prepares materials, install components (DIN rails, relays, transformers, etc.)
• Mount devices based on engineering drawings
• Maintain clean, safe workspace
• Assist with staging and organization

Panel Building and Wiring:

• Read and follow schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings
• Route, terminate, and inspect wiring within panels
• Assemble control panels, junction boxes, electrical equipment
• Support inspection and testing

Advanced (as experience develops):

• Build panels independently from drawings
• Troubleshoot wiring/assembly issues
• Perform system testing, assist with commissioning/startup
• Mentor junior team members

Desired Backgrounds

• Manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical assemblers
• Trade school graduates
• Industrial maintenance techs or electricians
• Military technical professionals
• Those with strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

Requirements Required:

• Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn
• Mechanical aptitude, comfort using tools
• Ability to follow instructions, read drawings, and maintain quality
• Attention to safety and teamwork

Preferred:

• Relevant experience in assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, or electrical work
• Skills in reading blueprints and schematics
• Technical/vocational training in electrical or industrial tech
• Familiarity with control panels, PLCs, VFDs, MCCs, or industrial automation
• Proficiency using hand and power tools

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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