
Electrical Technician
Wichita, KSContract / Temporary$22–26/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Aerotek seeks an Electrical Technician to support aircraft electrical and wire harness production in Wichita. The role involves hands-on work with aircraft wiring systems, harness assemblies, and electrical components, with a focus on quality and performance. The position is contract to hire and fully onsite, with candidates expected to work either first or third shift based on business needs.
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Full job description
Electrical Technician
Build the Future of Aerospace Electrical Systems
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join a growing team supporting aircraft electrical and wire harness production. In this role, you'll work hands-on with aircraft wiring systems, harness assemblies, and electrical components while contributing to the quality and performance of industry-leading aerospace products. If you enjoy technical work, reading blueprints, and troubleshooting electrical systems, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in aviation.
Responsibilities
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Read and interpret work orders, diagrams, form boards, blueprints, and wire lists to determine materials and assembly requirements.
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Rework connectors, backshells, wire terminations, splices, split rings, lugs, and other wire harness components.
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Perform wire wrapping, tying, routing, and breakout modifications according to specifications.
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Install and route wiring assemblies while ensuring proper fit, function, and quality standards.
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Conduct electrical testing and inspections to verify system functionality.
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Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of 1 year of aircraft electrical, avionics, or wire harness assembly experience.
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Experience working with aircraft wiring systems, electrical assemblies, or harness installations.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
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Strong troubleshooting and repair abilities.
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High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience reading wire lists, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
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Hands-on experience with connector rework, wire termination, and harness modification.
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Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and inspection procedures.
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Aerospace or aviation manufacturing experience.
Why Join Us?
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Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and aviation products.
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Stable, team-oriented work environment.
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Hands-on technical work with opportunities to develop specialized electrical skills.
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Supportive leadership focused on safety, quality, and professional growth.
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Be part of a skilled team that takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Work Environment
You'll join a team of approximately 24 employees in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Candidates must be flexible to work either 1st or 3rd shift based on business needs.
3rd Shift Schedule
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Sunday night through Thursday: 9:30 PM to 6:30 AM
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Friday: 9:30 PM to 4:30 AM
Dress Code
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Jeans or work pants
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Company-approved work shirt
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Closed-toe shoes
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
About Aerotek
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,076 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22–26/hr
- US median$31–40/hr457 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24/hr, is 33% below the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 12 open Electrical Technician jobs in Kansas and 1,076 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- M. C. Dean59 open
- Aerotek (this employer)36 open
- ABM Industries23 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 727 postings).
- Education
- 6 of the 1,076 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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