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Job Title: Machine Tool Electrician
Job Description
The machine tool electrician will be responsible for building and constructing electrical components for automation equipment such as robotic cells and conveyor systems. These cells will be built and tested in-house to then be shipped out to companies such as GM, Ford, and Stellantis.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and install electrical systems
Read blueprints/schematics provided by the engineering team
Build and wire electrical panels
Run conduit, tool cords, pull cables, perform robot work, and ethernet cabling
Ensure the cells and systems are functional and operating according to specifications
Essential Skills
5 years of machine tool electrician experience
Knowledge and experience in electrical assembly
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics
Experience with assembly, mechanical, electrical, hand tools, automation, schematic reading, machine building, power tools, fabrication, automotive industry, wiring, troubleshooting, pulling wire, conduit bending, cable handling, and industrial environments
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must be able to provide their own hand tools
Must be able to run conduit, tool cords, pull cables, perform robot work, and ethernet cabling
Why Work Here?
Long-term contract
All in-house work with no travel required
Close-knit work environment
Work Environment
The work environment is very clean and organized, with distinct areas for staging, electrical work, mechanical work, and shipping/receiving. The front of the building has a long hallway of offices, and the upper level houses the engineering department. The job operates on a 1st shift schedule from 6:00am to 3:30pm, sometimes extending to 4:30pm depending on workload.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Whitmore Lake,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.