Electrical Helper Jobs in Manchester, CT (NOW HIRING)

Are you the person everyone calls when a machine goes down? Do you enjoy troubleshooting, working with your hands, and finding solutions that keep operations moving? We're looking for a Manufacturing Electrical Technician to join our team and help maintain the equipment and systems that drive our production success.

In this hands-on role, you'll troubleshoot electrical and automation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and work with a team that's committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

🔧 Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and industrial electrical systems

⚡ Maintain motors, sensors, relays, control panels, drives, and production machinery

📈 Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime

🛠 Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings

🤖 Support PLC-controlled and automated equipment

🚀 Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements

✅ Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout practices

🤝 Partner with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to keep operations running efficiently

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or electrical technician experience
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of motors, sensors, relays, VFDs, and control systems
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills are a plus
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a safety-first mindset

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwich, CT.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Norwich,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.