Electrical Helper

Job Title: Electrical Helper

Job Description

Join a busy industrial fabrication team as an Electrical Helper, supporting the production of high-quality kitchen equipment for schools, correctional facilities, government projects, and large commercial buildings. In this role, you assist electricians, welders, and assemblers by preparing materials, performing basic electrical tasks, and helping build durable stainless-steel counters and kitchen equipment using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building industrial kitchen equipment for schools, correctional facilities, government projects, and large office cafeterias.
• Read and interpret blueprints and basic electrical schematics to understand layout, measurements, and assembly requirements.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for cutting, fastening, grinding, and basic fabrication tasks.
• Change plugs, lighting fixtures, and wiring units under guidance, ensuring proper connections and safe installation.
• Identify and correctly work with hot wires and ground wires, following established electrical safety practices.
• Read and use a measuring tape accurately to layout and prepare thin gauge metal and other materials for assemblers, welders, and electricians.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly of kitchen equipment components according to production specifications.
• Perform basic carpentry, framing, and remodeling-style tasks related to fabrication and installation as needed.
• Use tack welding and rivet tools when required to secure parts and assemblies, following instructions from lead fabricators.
• Handle, move, and organize materials in the fabrication shop to keep work areas supplied and orderly.
• Operate or assist with grinders and other finishing tools to complete edges, surfaces, and final details on fabricated components.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, assemblers, electrical assemblers, press operators, and warehouse staff to meet production goals.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment, in a busy open-air manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and support general labor tasks to ensure smooth production flow.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and use a measuring tape accurately for layout and material preparation.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools in a fabrication, construction, or general labor environment.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including understanding of hot wires, ground wires, voltage, and amps.
• Capability to wire basic components and assist with changing plugs and lighting fixtures.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and basic schematics for assembly and construction work.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical assemblies and fabrication tasks.
• Experience in general labor, construction, carpentry, or remodeling environments.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks safely in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Comfort using grinders and other finishing tools for metal and fabrication work.
• Reliability in working day shifts with potential overtime and occasional weekend hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with carpentry or remodeling work, including framing and finish carpentry.
• Ability to perform tack welding under supervision in a fabrication setting.
• Experience using rivet tools for fastening metal components.
• Fitting or layout experience in a production or construction environment.
• Familiarity with drywall, material handling, and general production work.
• Comfort working in a high-production environment with multiple trades on the floor.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, growth-oriented organization with a reliable business model centered on essential servicesfeeding students, staff, and communities through school districts, correctional facilities, government projects, and large offices. The company operates independently from oil and gas cycles, offering more consistent demand and long-term project work. You work alongside a diverse group of skilled tradespeople in a large fabrication environment, with opportunities to learn new skills in electrical, fabrication, and assembly. The schedule offers structured day shifts with the potential for overtime, providing both predictable hours and the chance to increase earnings as production needs grow.

Work Environment

The role is based in an open-air fabrication shop where stainless steel counters and industrial kitchen equipment are manufactured across multiple buildings in the same area. The facility is a large, nonair-conditioned manufacturing space with approximately 60 employees on the floor, including welders, fitters, assemblers, electrical assemblers, press operators, and warehouse staff. The dress code requires steel-toe footwear, jeans, and a work shirt suitable for a fabrication and production environment. The position follows a day shift schedule: Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday shifts from 6:00 a.m. to noon. Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production demands

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77021.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77021.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77021.

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.