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Travel Electrical Machine Builder

Job in Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listing for: Aerotek
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32 - 34 USD Hourly USD 32.00 34.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Electrical Machine Builder / Electrical Technician
12-18+ Month Travel Assignment | Based in Sheboygan Falls, WI

$32-$34/HR + $910/Week Per Diem

Overtime Available | Long-Term Project | Growth Opportunities

Are you an experienced Electrical Machine Builder, Panel Builder, or Industrial Electrical Technician looking for a long-term travel opportunity? Join a leading OEM manufacturer building custom, state-of-the-art industrial machinery used across the globe. This is a chance to work on unique, one-of-a-kind equipment while earning competitive pay, weekly per diem, and steady overtime.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

$910/week tax-free per diem (for qualified travelers)

Long-term 12-18+ month assignment with potential extensions

Consistent overtime available

Work on custom OEM machinery, not repetitive production work

Clean, modern, and organized facility

Opportunity to expand your skills with PLCs, servo systems, automation, and advanced controls

Join a team that values craftsmanship, quality, and career growth

What You'll Be Doing

As an Electrical Machine Builder, you'll be responsible for wiring and assembling custom industrial equipment from the ground up.

Daily Responsibilities
  • Build and wire large industrial control panels
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Install and terminate wiring for PLCs, servo drives, photo eyes, and vision systems
  • Wire machinery ranging from 12V through 480V
  • Install switch gear and three-phase power systems
  • Perform point-to-point wiring and component installation
  • Mount electrical panels, conduit, and hardware
  • Troubleshoot and verify wiring for proper functionality
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines
  • Follow all electrical safety and quality standards
What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Experience building and wiring industrial control panels
  • Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems (12V-480V)
  • Knowledge of three-phase power and electrical switch gear
  • Experience running PLC cables and mounting electrical components
  • Strong electrical assembly and machine wiring skills
  • Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail
Preferred Experience
  • PLC installation and integration
  • Servo drive, photo eye, and vision system wiring
  • Custom machinery or OEM equipment manufacturing
  • Conduit installation and machine building experience
  • Industrial automation or controls background
Work Environment

You'll be working in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility building brand-new, custom OEM machinery. This is not maintenance work or field service. Every project is unique, offering the opportunity to continuously learn and develop new skills.

Available Shifts
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Overtime available on both shifts
Ideal Backgrounds
  • Electrical Machine Builders
  • Industrial Electricians
  • Control Panel Builders
  • Electrical Assemblers
  • Controls Technicians
  • Automation Technicians
  • Electrical Maintenance Technicians with panel wiring experience

Ready to travel and build cutting-edge machinery?

Job Title:

Electrical Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on electrical wiring and assembly of large control panels for specialized OEM machinery. You will read and interpret wiring schematics and diagrams, run PLC cables, mount components, and perform control wiring for customer products across a range of voltages up to 480V.

Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical panel control wiring assembly for customer products, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to specifications.
  • Read and interpret wiring schematics, wiring schedules, and point-to-point diagrams for OEM machinery and control panels.
  • Run PLC cables and mount electrical components, including switch gear and control devices in large control panels.
  • Wire high and low voltage machinery from 12V, 24V, 120V, and 240V up to 480V in accordance with electrical standards and company procedures.
  • Install and wire electrical switch gear and three-phase ele
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