Abstract: An improved solenoid actuated switch assembly is retained within a housing made from insulating material having three generally parallel recessed passages. The solenoid actuator is retained within the center passage or recess and the parallel side recesses retain heavy duty contacts and blades. A passage between the recesses permits a compressible spring actuating arm laterally projecting from the solenoid recess to drive the contact blades in response to movement of the solenoid corepiece. A pivot arm and cam assembly cooperate to retain the corepiece in a first or second position following momentary actuation of the corepiece in response to a signal through the coil.