Installation Technician

The Installation Technician is responsible for wiring electrical components and control panels. This role ensures all wiring is installed according to engineering schematics, quality standards, and safety regulations to support the efficient operations of our cooling systems.

• Install, route, and connect panels, motors, sensors, and other system components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Perform wiring terminations including crimping, stripping, and soldering as required.
• Inspect and test electrical connections for accuracy, functionality, and safety compliance.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper handling of electrical components and tools.
• Ensure compliance with company manufacturing standards, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment such as multimeters.
• Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or wiring issues to the maintenance team.
• Work closely with production team members, engineers, and supervisors to meet daily manufacturing targets.
• Communicate effectively regarding material needs, work progress, and potential issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience with installation and assembly using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools for assembly and installation.
• Strong understanding of electrical wiring schematics.

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Good communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Attention to detail for ensuring quality and safety compliance.

Join a supportive work environment offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit from paid maternity and paternity leave, and access wellness support including an Employee Assistance Program.

This role operates in a fast-paced indoor environment with opportunities for overtime.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, VA.

The pay range for this position is $24.53 - $25.03/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 Lexington,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 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.