Machine Tool Electrician

Base Pay Range

$22.00/hr - $26.00/hr

We are looking for a motivated and talented Machine Tool Electrician to join our team. This position is responsible for field device wiring, cable routing, debugging, and hardware checkout. After initial company specific training this individual must be able to perform their duties with little to no guidance from a Skill Trades Leader in a machine tool manufacturing environment. Attendance is a priority.

• Follow all SAFETY procedures and policies
• Read electrical schematics (AutoCAD, Eplan) and bill of materials (Excel)
• Familiar with wiring codes and requirements (NEC, IEC)
• Work with controls engineering departments
• Work with the service department during installation and startup
• Layout wire routing for new builds
• Assemble and install multiple types of wireway and E-chain
• Understand wire communication buses/blocks and smart devices
• Cable routing through cableway, duct, cat track, and robot flex
• Wire permanent and temporary power in 120V, 240V, 277V, 480V
• Wire and dress out robots
• Wire safety circuits
• Verify and install device tags
• Maintain red‑line drawing mark‑ups of changes required during fabrication
• Communicate red‑line changes to the team leader for revision before completion
• Ability to drill and tap holes
• Meet deadlines under pressure
• Perform other duties as assigned or as needed

• 3+ years of experience with automation, robotics, and/or machine tool or equivalent
• Experience reading schematics, blueprints, and manuals
• Experience with voltages up to 577V
• Experience with 24V DC power
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Operate power tools and hand tools for mechanical assembly tasks
• Willingness to work some overtime if the business need arises
• High standard of quality and attention to detail
• Provide own use of power and hand tools

• Multimeter
• Straight blade screwdriver (small & medium)
• #1 & #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Cable cutters
• Cable strippers
• Small ball peen
• Center punch
• Tape measure
• Combination square
• Allen wrenches (metric and standard)
• Socket wrench set (metric & standard)
• Combination wrench set (metric & standard)
• Adjustable wrench
• Torpedo level with magnet base
• Tap handle or sockets
• Drill (battery or pneumatic)

• Full‑time (8–10 hours, day shift)

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Machinery Manufacturing
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

Whitmore Lake, MI

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance