Electrician 1

Adecco US, Inc.

📍 Houston, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted July 18, 2026
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Job Description

Electrician I Position in Houston, TX

Adecco is currently assisting a local Customer in their search for an Electrician I position in Houston, TX! This is a great opportunity to further your existing skills as an Electrician I while learning new ones to assist you in your career. The best part is you would be joining a winning culture with Adecco while on assignment with our customer and have access to all our Adecco Perks!

Shift

  • Monday - Friday
  • Weekly paycheck

Pay

$35.86 per hour

Perks

  • Access to Adecco's Aspire Academy with thousands of free upskilling courses

Position Overview

As an Electrical & Controls Assembly Technician, you begin the day with a project briefing to review goals, priorities, and safety protocols related to gas turbines and compressor package assembly. Your workday includes interpreting electrical drawings, preparing materials, verifying component quality, and assembling and wiring electrical systems. You'll work hands-on with both electrical and mechanical components, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with production standards.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings (English and metric)
  • Assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical equipment, including control panels, conduit systems, cable trays, and wire terminations
  • Perform electrical work on rotating equipment packages, including gas turbines and compressors
  • Identify, understand, and work with components such as Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Fire & Gas systems, Generator control systems, and Vibration monitoring instrumentation
  • Apply and follow National Electrical Code (NEC), International Electrical Code (IEC), and associated standards for hazardous and intrinsically safe areas
  • Operate and maintain hand tools, air powered tools, torque wrenches, measuring devices, and shop machinery necessary for electrical assembly
  • Document and chart test results according to production standards and turbine engine assembly procedures
  • Communicate effectively with Engineers, Quality Control, Parts Department, and management to support smooth workflow
  • Maintain accurate production files, records, and quality documentation
  • Keep work areas clean and organized while adhering to all safety policies, work instructions, and company procedures
  • Work independently or as part of a team depending on project needs

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical assembly, wiring of control panels, or rotating equipment manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Ability to identify and work with electrical components (breakers, disconnects, starters, relays, overloads, timers, etc.)
  • Proficiency with wire sizes from 18 AWG up to 1/0 AWG
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools (screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimpers, cutters), air driven tools, and torque wrenches
  • Ability to lift to 45 lbs. on a consistent basis
  • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Organized work habits and ability to maintain clean, efficient workspaces
  • Ability to work collaboratively or independently
  • Documents and charts test results as required
  • Operate and use hand tools and shop machines required for production
  • Understand production wiring techniques and assembly of turbine engines
  • Understand and recognize electrical parts, components, and their operations
  • Assemble, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical and related equipment
  • Run conduit and perform wire terminations according to drawings
  • Work with National Electrical Code
  • Work with hazardous areas and intrinsically safe areas in conjunction with turbines and associated equipment
  • Operate and understand Motor Control Centers, Fire and Gas systems, Generator Control and Vibration
  • High School Diploma or GED OR 10 years of relevant industrial electrician experience

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter 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 where applicable.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or 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.

What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.

The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.

On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.

What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for electricians roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$38,813 Median $59,176 $84,469
Entry (10th)
$38,813
25th
$47,237
Median
$59,176
Experienced (90th)
$84,469

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.

Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas

Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.

Career Ladder and Pay

  1. 1
    Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr

    Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.

  2. 2
    Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr

    Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.

  3. 3
    Master Electrician $73,715/yr

    Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.

  4. 4
    Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr

    Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.

  5. 5
    Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr

    Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.

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