How to hire an electric wirer

How to hire an electric wirer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electric wirer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electric wirer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electric wirer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electric wirer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an electric wirer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An electric wirer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electric wirers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of electric wirer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electric Wirer	Description	Hourly rate
   Electric Wirer	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$14-54
   Wiring Technician	Wiring technicians install and conduct maintenance on wiring in electronic products. They are responsible for ensuring that machines are in working condition, and they continuously review products to ensure only good products are released to customers... Show more	$13-24
   Low Voltage Technician	A low voltage technician is responsible for monitoring and installing low-voltage cables and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices. Low voltage technicians analyze blueprints and schematics to connect the cables safely and accurately... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Components
   • Switches
   • Electrical Panels

   Responsibilities:

   • Disconnect switches, starters, relays, timers, overloads PLC etc...that are used in control panels.
   • Propose a novel power management strategy optimizing trade-offs between fuel consumption and battery usage with accompanying MATLAB simulations.
   • Experience in removing and setting poles, by hand and by derrick.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electric wirer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electric wirer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electric wirers' average salary in mississippi is 59% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electric wirers earn 74% less than senior-level electric wirers.
   • Certifications. An electric wirer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electric wirer's salary.

   Average electric wirer salary

   $58,691yearly

   $28.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electric wirer salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing an electric wirer job description

   A good electric wirer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an electric wirer job description:

   Electric wirer job description example

   1 - Build custom equipment or machinery.

   2 - Have run electrical conduit.

   3 - Strong electrical aptitude and skills.

   4 - Done installation of electrical wiring and assembly.

   The Electrical Technician will be responsible for reading prints, wiring control panels, and running conduit for walk-in freezers, environmental rooms, automotive test benches, calorimeters, and other custom equipment.

   Main Responsibilities:

   Works with production and engineering teams to ensure system specifications are met.

   Reads and comprehends process flow and engineering schematics.

   Build Panels and install control wiring - AC from 24 to 480 volts single and three-phase, DC including signal loops.

   Soldering wiring, assembling, and pulling wiring harnesses.

   Conduits and raceway - layout, cutting and installing.

   Rigid conduit - layout, cutting, threading, and connecting to functional components.

   EMT - layout, bending and installing flexible conduit to process equipment.

   Mounting components, assemble structural and functional systems.

   Verifying electrical functionality of assembled machinery.

   Follows safety policies. Practices 5S and Lean methodologies.

   Some travel may be required.

   Other duties as required.

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   About Aerotek:

   We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

   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.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electric wirer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electric wirer job on Zippia to find and recruit electric wirer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electric wirers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electric wirer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electric wirer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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