Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician position is available in the Wixom, Michigan area working at our client location.

The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovation. Seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrical Technician to join their growing team. This position is a contract-to-hire opportunity or possible direct hire opportunity. Pay range is $25.00 to $28.00 an hour depending on experience. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Electrical Technician is responsible for wiring, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and commissioning low- and high-voltage load bank systems and related equipment. This role supports manufacturing, service, and field operations through electrical/mechanical assembly, panel wiring, PLC/HMI verification, diagnostics, repair, and customer support. Technicians are expected to perform work safely, accurately, and in compliance with engineering drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.

• Electrical Assembly & Wiring
  - Assemble and install electrical and mechanical components including panels, breakers, relays, transformers, motors, sensors, and control devices
• Route, terminate, and label power and control wiring according to schematics and workmanship standards
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Verify grounding, bonding, wire sizing, and proper separation of power and control wiring
• Testing, Troubleshooting & Repair
  - Perform continuity checks, operational verification, and functional testing
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using meters and diagnostic equipment
• Repair or replace defective components and retest equipment
• Validate alarms, shutdowns, load steps, and control system performance
• Support QA inspections, final testing, and corrective actions
• PLC/HMI & Field Support
  - Assist with PLC/HMI software loading, verification, and troubleshooting
• Travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, repairs, and service support (10–15%) once hired in direct
• Provide customer training and technical support as needed
• Maintain accurate testing, service, and documentation records
• Safety & Quality
  - Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, and electrical safety procedures
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and engineering requirements

Four years experience required

- Experience with electrical assembly, panel wiring, troubleshooting, and repair
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

- Experience with cable routing, terminations, labeling, and electrical testing equipment
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI systems and industrial controls preferred
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills

Trillium has been recruiting and placing clerical and office professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of professionals.

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

• Jennifer Andrews
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