Summer Electrical Distribution Jobs in Minnesota

Job Title: Electrical Wiring Technician

1st shift - $30-$35/HR

Job Description

The Electrical Wiring Technician accurately wires electrical distribution products in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, pride in craftsmanship, and the ability to interpret technical documentation while working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret process plans, specifications, procedures, and policies to complete wiring assignments accurately.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and wire lists to perform required control and power wiring.
• Assemble and wire electrical distribution equipment according to applicable instructions and generally accepted practices.
• Perform hand assembly operations, including mounting components on back pans, crimping, and stripping wire.
• Use hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, hammers, and torque tools, to complete assembly and wiring tasks safely and efficiently.
• Conduct test operations using various bench test equipment to verify proper wiring and functionality of products.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure products meet quality and performance standards.
• Meet established time standards while maintaining high quality expectations on all assigned work.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a custom manufacturing environment and support multiple projects as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller, close-knit company with a laid-back environment that values collaboration and long-term growth. The role offers a clear path to join a local union after a 90-day contract period, providing structured wage progression with a 3% annual raise each July. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) with matching, voluntary supplemental benefits, paid vacation, employee safe and sick time (ESST), paid holidays, and a personal day. You can explore diverse career paths within the shop, including opportunities in sales, advanced assembly, painting, welding, and fabrication, allowing you to develop new skills and grow your career over time.

Work Environment

This position is based in a smaller shop environment with approximately 10–15 employees, fostering close teamwork and direct communication. The facility is not temperature controlled, so it can become warmer in the summer, and there may be strong paint fumes at times. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, is required. The atmosphere is relaxed yet productive, and you may wear one headphone while working, as long as safety and communication are maintained. The role follows a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with optional voluntary work available until 5:00 p.m. depending on workload.

This is a Permanent position based out of Plymouth, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Plymouth,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.