How to hire an electrical controls assembler

How to hire an electrical controls assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical controls 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 controls assembler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical controls assembler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

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   Hiring the perfect electrical controls 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.

   Here's a comparison of electrical controls assembler salaries for various roles:

   Type of Electrical Controls Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Controls 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.	$12-21
   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
   Assembler/Tester	Assemblers or testers assemble or test complex products to attain prompt delivery schedules and customer quality. They work on products containing electronic, dual, and mechanical hydraulic systems... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Assembly Operations
   • Control Panels
   • Component Installation
   • Soldering Irons
   • PLC
   • Hand Tools
   • Electrical Components
   • VFD

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform component leads per IPC standard, solder & ISO certify.
   • Wire and test PLC control cabinets and components
   • Experience with wiring and troubleshooting CNC machine contol panels.
   • Repair any paint or parts including fiberglass, Bondo, and paint.
   • Utilize strong electrical/ mechanical knowledge and background to inspect all equipment and troubleshoot all machinery.
   • Assemble winches and hoists following control documentation and specifications.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical controls assembler job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An electrical controls assembler can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, electrical controls assemblers' average salary in florida is 34% less than in arizona.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical controls assemblers 40% less than senior-level electrical controls assemblers.
   • Certifications. An electrical controls assembler with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an electrical controls assembler's salary.

   Average electrical controls assembler salary

   $35,496yearly

   $17.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical controls assembler salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing an electrical controls assembler job description

   A job description for an electrical controls assembler role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electrical controls assembler job description:

   Electrical controls assembler job description example

   Looking for a control panel wirer/builder- Will be building large custom water purification/osmosis systems. These systems are huge piping apparatuses that produce reverse osmosis filtration water for sports stadiums, and large commercial buildings. The electrical area is separate from the assembly side. Will be building/tapping/drilling in control panels, and wiring each panel onto the piping systems. All work is off of schematics/blueprints. Will also be running conduit (running wire through a piping system). This is not a production line. It is a job project shop. Every week, and month is going to be a little bit different. Imagine taking a construction crew, and bringing them in doors to an air conditioned building to work together on a team to build these systems.
   **Skills:**
   
   Panel Wire, schematics, Assembler, electrical, mechanical
   
   **Top Skills Details:**
   
   Panel Wire, schematics, Assembler, electrical, mechanical
   
   **Additional Skills & Qualifications:**
   
   -Will be using a tape measure daily! Read in inches and centimeters. This is the most important aspect of the job. If you cannot read a tape measure you will not work here!
   -1-2 years of electrical panel building/wiring experience
   -1-2 years of reading prints Schematics, wiring diagrams etc.
   -1-2 years using hand and power tools 2 year inspecting panels and testing
   - 1 year experience with running Conduit Able to lift 50 lbs. (Nice to Have)
   - Knowledge of AC/DC voltage
   
   Candidates who are Pre Apprentice Electrician or Electricians work out fantastic.
   
   **Experience Level:**
   
   Entry Level
   
   **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 Aerotek.com.
   
   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

   To find electrical controls 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 controls assemblers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electrical controls 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 controls assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical controls assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electrical controls assemblers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 controls assembler

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electrical controls assembler 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electrical controls assembler. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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