How to hire an electrical assembler

How to hire an electrical assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical assembler hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your electrical assembler 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 electrical assembler for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect electrical assembler also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electrical assemblers.

   Type of Electrical Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-19
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembly Line Worker	Assembly line workers are factory or production floor employees who work on putting together company products. They are assigned to work on a specific part of the product... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Electrical Assembly
   • Switches
   • Hand Tools
   • Sub Assemblies
   • Math
   • Ladders
   • Mechanical Assembly
   • Cranes
   • Circuit Boards
   • Dexterity
   • Quality Standards
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Electrical Schematics
   • Assembly Drawings

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   Responsibilities:

   • Mount assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrate circuits, and sockets.
   • Mount assemble components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, and sockets, on chassis panel.
   • Conduct repairs on PCBs (SMT).
   • Utilize tweezers, microscope, and glue.
   • Train in proper ESD handling of components and sub-assemblies.
   • Solder, electrical bonding, torque, and ESD certify.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical assembler job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An electrical assembler salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an electrical assembler in Alabama may be lower than in Arizona, and an entry-level electrical assembler usually earns less than a senior-level electrical assembler. Additionally, an electrical assembler with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average electrical assembler salary

   $15.92hourly

   $33,104 yearly

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   Entry-level electrical assembler salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average electrical assembler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Arizona	$38,498	$19
   2	California	$36,772	$18
   3	Minnesota	$35,815	$17
   4	Oregon	$35,627	$17
   5	Utah	$35,193	$17
   6	New Hampshire	$34,950	$17
   7	Michigan	$34,405	$17
   8	Colorado	$34,205	$16
   9	Wisconsin	$34,199	$16
   10	Kansas	$33,966	$16
   11	Indiana	$33,372	$16
   12	Iowa	$33,093	$16
   13	Connecticut	$31,765	$15
   14	Pennsylvania	$31,694	$15
   15	Missouri	$31,215	$15
   16	Nebraska	$30,749	$15
   17	Texas	$30,550	$15
   18	Virginia	$29,667	$14
   19	Oklahoma	$28,445	$14
   20	Louisiana	$28,344	$14

   Average electrical assembler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Johnson Controls	$39,768	$19.12	29
   2	Halliburton	$39,135	$18.81	1
   3	Siemens	$38,568	$18.54	39
   4	Forum Energy Technologies	$38,479	$18.50	13
   5	Pharmaceutical	$37,777	$18.16	7
   6	Graco	$37,687	$18.12	3
   7	University of Colorado Boulder	$37,598	$18.08
   8	Quest Global	$37,375	$17.97
   9	Plasser American	$37,101	$17.84
   10	NOV	$37,053	$17.81	8
   11	I.T. Consortium	$36,975	$17.78
   12	Stanley Black & Decker	$36,955	$17.77	12
   13	Safe Fleet	$36,758	$17.67	3
   14	Apache	$36,329	$17.47
   15	CINCINNATI	$36,321	$17.46
   16	Westside	$36,208	$17.41	1
   17	Eaton	$36,034	$17.32	255
   18	Raytheon Technologies	$35,904	$17.26	75
   19	Powell	$35,890	$17.25	15
   20	Valmont Industries	$35,862	$17.24	8

4. Writing an electrical assembler job description

   An electrical assembler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electrical assembler job description:

   Electrical assembler job description example

   The Electrical Panel Wirer is responsible for panel wiring and field routing of wire harness to the motor, heater, sensors, etc. As well as proper grounding practices/device grounding practices.
   Responsibilities for Electrical Panel Wirer jobs include: Able to review and follow Prints/ Schematics/ Bill of Materials/ Sales Orders / Written and Verbal work instructions to understand the requirements for the panel build and executes the build plan efficiently per those prints/schematics
   Safely, timely, and accurately wire a variety of products that range from standardized design and function to non-standard products
   Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots completed panels to ensure units are to print and function properly
   Contribute to a positive work environment
   Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and cutting equipment.
   Keep equipment and surroundings neat and clean
   Familiar with common electrical terminologies, components, and standards (UL, CE)
   Qualifications: Education High School Diploma HS Diploma or equivalent Required Work Experience 2 years or more Experience working in electrical panel wiring Required Prerequisite Skills
   Wire troubleshooting skills point-to-point continuity
   Wire capacity sizing determination
   Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
   Troubleshooting
   Strong communication skills
   Pre-Employment Screening: Drug screen and background check required. Chase Technical is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law Company DescriptionCHASE Staffing, formerly CHASE Professionals, is a US-based staffing firm with 20 branch locations and over 10,000 jobs filled in 2021. Most of our locations provide full-service staffing, while several specialize in a particular field.
   
   For 40 years we have helped hundreds of thousands of people accomplish their goals. This includes people looking for full-time jobs, those looking for opportunities to earn money on a temporary basis, those seeking to improve skills and learn new ones, and new grads entering the work force wanting to get some experience.
   
   Working together to meet your needs is our #1 goal.

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5. Post your job

   To find electrical assemblers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electrical assemblers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electrical assemblers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electrical assembler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   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 electrical assembler

   Once you've selected the best electrical assembler candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been 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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