Electrical Controls Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electrical Controls Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Technician who is adept at interpreting drawings, blueprints, and following diagrams of circuits and wiring. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of schematic and electrical code specifications to layout and fabricate industrial electrical equipment enclosures. Responsibilities Interpret and follow electrical drawings, blueprints, and circuit diagrams. Understand schematic and electrical code specifications for fabricating industrial electrical equipment enclosures. Determine wire type, quantity, and size; measure, cut, and pull wires into appropriately sized conduit. Install and wire switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, and control panels. Test equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance. Maintain, repair, test, and install electrical motors, variable speed drives, generators, and industrial hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. Install and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices. Troubleshoot and repair industrial, electrical, and electronic control systems and other related devices. Essential Skills In-depth knowledge of NFPA-70 Industrial Electrical code. Ability to run conduit, wire, and terminations. Proficiency in reading electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints. Understanding of electrical codes, wire sizing, and conduit running. Additional Skills & Qualifications A Journeyman or Master License is highly advantageous but not mandatory. Why Work Here? Join a family-owned company with an outstanding reputation, where 77% of your medical expenses are covered, and a 3% IRA match is offered. Benefit from the stability provided by two large government contracts valued at $80 million each. Enjoy the convenience of working in the same location daily, without the need to handle live wires. Additionally, you will work in a newly built 100,000 sqft assembly shop that opened in November 2022. Work Environment This role is based in a large fabrication facility that, while non-climate controlled, is well-organized and impeccably clean. The work schedule is from 7:00 am to 5:45 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 am to 3:45 pm on Fridays, with overtime opportunities on Saturdays and during busy seasons, reaching up to 65-70 hours per week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $36.00/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 Georgetown,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.

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