Apprentice electrician jobs in West Memphis, AR

**Job Title: Electrical Assembly Apprentice** **Job Description** Join our Electrical Assembly Apprentice Training Academy to assist in the mechanical and electrical builds of customer products. This role offers hands-on training in reading and understanding point-to-point wiring schematics and diagrams, covering 480v, 120v, and 24v systems. Gain in-depth experience with crimping, pulling, terminating, and installing UL panels and sub-assemblies. **Responsibilities** + Assemble, wire, and test industrial control panels and switchgear systems, focusing on 3-phase power distribution. + Perform wire pulling, crimping, installation, and testing using point-to-point schematics. + Utilize tools such as multimeters, wire strippers, crimpers, and torque wrenches. + Replace parts on tools as needed and according to schedule. + Address routine questions and problems, escalating complex issues as necessary. + Work under direct supervision with frequent monitoring of output. + Maintain documentation and update panel layouts as needed. + Adhere to manufacturing protocols and lean production principles. + Follow detailed written or verbal instructions, including visual aids, diagrams, and schematics. + Ensure the work area is clean and organized according to 5S standards. + Comply with all company security policies. + Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. + Coordinate with team members to organize tasks requiring multiple team members. + Communicate with inventory personnel regarding spare parts inventory and locations. **Essential Skills** + Basic electrical wiring or assembly experience is preferred. + Strong initiative to learn a trade through an in-depth training academy. + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. + Proficiency in basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. + Drive to learn to interpret blueprints, graphs, and schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with assembly, electrical, and mechanical processes. + Familiarity with hand and power tools. + Understanding of electrical schematics and wiring. + Knowledge of control panels, soldering, and crimping. **Why Work Here?** Join a company known for promoting from within, offering career growth opportunities exemplified by leaders who started in entry-level positions. Enjoy an incredible benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, PTO, and sick pay. Benefit from a ride-share program, biweekly pay once permanent, and a supportive work environment. Utilize the free employee gym and recreational center. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a structured training lab and a production environment. Training occurs in a classroom setting on-site, focusing on safety, electrical wiring, and standard protocols, with hands-on sessions for practical skills. The production environment is extremely clean and temperature-controlled, consisting of cell stations with 5-7 technicians per work cell. Standard shifts are 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday to Friday during training, transitioning to a 3:30 pm - 11:00 pm shift after training. Must be open to working Saturdays and overtime as required, but no more than 58 hours per week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Memphis,TN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025. **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.