Lead Electrician - Automation Tool Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

At Paslin we are all about engineering excellence, innovation and vertical manufacturing competence. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in every project we undertake. Our team is passionate about automation powered by innovation!

Are you a seasoned machine tool electrician with a passion for leadership and automation? We’re seeking an Electrical Leader to guide our skilled electricians in the layout and installation of electrical components for automation tooling systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values safety and precision, and is ready to mentor a high-performing team.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a specialist in the layout and installation of electrical components for tooling, ensuring functionality and compliance with electrical standards.
• Lead, motivate, mentor, and develop a team of electricians to achieve operational excellence.
• Execute tasks with a focus on optimizing time, cost efficiency, and functional performance.
• Complete tooling assignments using engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical manuals.
• Identify and diagnose electrical issues; recommend and implement necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Mark up engineering drawings to reflect changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and best practices to minimize defects and improve product reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet site performance metrics and production schedules.
• Uphold company policies and maintain strict compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work location: Ryan Road, Warren, MI

Work type: On-site at local Paslin locations. Not available for remote work.

Expected hours of work: Typical work schedules for this site are 6am-230pm, Monday to Friday. This position is for regular, full-time work and may require coming in early, working late, or working on weekends to meet the needs of the business.

Travel: This position may require occasional travel to customer sites or local travel to other Paslin locations.

Work Environment : This position operates in a manufacturing site environment. This is a safety sensitive role, which includes working around moving equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and twist. This role requires the use of hand operated tools and machine controls. Occasionally required to lift/push/pull up to 40lbs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Electrician Journeyman Card or 8+ years of electrical experience in a machine tool shop.
• Effective leadership and team-building skills.  Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a similar role.
• Strong commitment to safety standards. Safety for Supervisor certification is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and laying out equipment per blueprints.
• Knowledge of welding, automated assembly, and electrical standards.
• Experience in tooling assembly and setup.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive pay and great benefits. Paslin offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Life Insurance.
• A chance to grow your skills and your career.  Paslin believes in investing in people and offers a variety of development programs with excellent opportunities for individual growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement.
• A supportive, collaborative team and a fun, engaging work environment.  Check out our company page on LinkedIn to learn more about our values and see how we give back to our community.

Paslin is an Equal Opportunity Employer: It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, weight, height, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, AIDS, HIV, misdemeanor arrest record (not resulting in a conviction), military veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Paslin utilizes a consumer reporting agency to obtain consumer reports as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.