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Electronic Test Technician
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Electronic Test Technician
Industrial & Manufacturing
$ 22.59 Hour
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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HIRING:
Electronic Test Technician
Location:
St. Louis, MO (Onsite — Climate-Controlled Facility)
Position Type:
Full-Time Contract-to-Hire (Strong conversion potential)
Schedule:
5 daysweek (Day Shift) Voluntary OT available
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you mechanically inclined with a foundational knowledge of electricity or control wiring? We are expanding our manufacturing team in St. Louis and looking for hands-on, detail-oriented individuals to assemble and wire high-quality control panels and cabinets for Emerson Automation Solutions.
Whether you are a trade school graduate, an entry-level technician with basic assembly knowledge, or an electrical engineering graduate who loves hands-on work, this is an excellent opportunity to launch a long-term career with a industry leader.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Panel Assembly & Wiring:
Wire and assemble electrical control panels, cabinets, and inner pans following engineered wiring schematics.
Component Installation:
Install electrical hardware, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, DIN rails, and grounding systems.
Mechanical Fabrication:
Perform layout modifications, including enclosure cutouts, inner pan prep, and mounting.
Conduit & Tubing:
Assist with cutting, reaming, bending, and threading conduit and tubing inside control houses and installed equipment.
Wire Processing:
Cut, strip, crimp, label, and terminate wires according to standard electrical color codes and industry specs.
Quality & Inspection:
Collaborate with team members to inspect finished panel builds for accuracy, neatness, and qualitypliance.
A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE
Start the morning reviewing daily panel builds, schematics, and production goals.
Perform detailed wiring and assembly work on the production floor in a clean, climate-controlled setting (mostly seated wiring work).
Partner with peer technicians to ensure builds meet exact specs before final quality checks.
Focus on steadily building speed, precision, and product knowledge over time.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:
Schematic Reading:
Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and electrical symbols (Required — evaluated during interview).
Electrical Fundamentals:
Basic understanding of NEC guidelines and electricalponents (breakers, grounding, relays).
Tool Proficiency:
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-onfort using hand and power tools.
Physical Capabilities:
Ability to lift up to 49 lbs and perform physical assembly tasks.
Safety Gear:
Required to wear safety shoes and safety glasses while on the production floor.
Preferred Experience Background:
Vocationaltrade school coursework, electrical certification, or electrical engineering degree.
Some exposure to control cabinet wiring, panel assembly, or industrial electrical work.
Entry-level candidates with solid basic electrical knowledge are encouraged to ! (Forklift experience is not required).
WHY ?
Clean & Comfortable Environment:
Work inside a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
Career Growth:
Strong potential to convert to a permanent, full-time role based on accuracy, reliability, and product mastery.
Team-Oriented Culture:
Supportive team environment with peer review and structured learning.
Pay Details:
$22.59 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws andor security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only:
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.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs