Panel Builder - 1st Shift - Reading, PA

Job Title: Wire Harness Assembler

Job Description

Join our team as a Wire Harness Assembler, where you will play a crucial role in forming wire harnesses used in electronic and electrical systems. Your work will involve reading electrical wiring plans and assembling wire harnesses according to specifications using various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards and policies.
• Wear personal protective clothing.
• Learn to read drawings and schematics.
• Operate a computer effectively.
• Follow step-by-step assembly procedures.
• Meet production expectations.
• Participate in the Lean Program (5S Program).

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience.
• Electrical helper or mechanical skill set.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Assembly experience.
• Ability to follow work instructions from a screen.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Crimping and small wiring experience is beneficial.
• Ability to read blueprints or schematics is helpful.
• Bilingual abilities are advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Conscientious and ethical worker.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers growth opportunities from assembler roles to testing, inspection, quality, and lead positions. We provide comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with paid time off and holidays. Previous time with Aerotek is honored towards earning these benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and involves sitting at a workstation with the use of touch screens. The normal shift starts at 4 am and requires 8-12 hours of work per day, with some overtime on weekends. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.

This is a Contract position based out of Reading, PA.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.