Machine Tool Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Class 1 Machine Tool Electrician Job Description

The Class 1 Machine Tool Electrician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical and automation systems used in industrial machinery, production lines, and control systems. This role focuses on building and wiring control panels and automation equipment, working with PLCs, sensors, motors, and control panels, while adhering to electrical safety standards and industrial wiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and build to electrical prints and schematics for industrial machinery and automation systems.
• Build and wire main electrical panels, HMIs, junction boxes, and related control components.
• Use shop tools, including saws, drill presses, and other standard fabrication equipment, to support electrical builds.
• Run cables using duct, tray, b-line, and other cable management systems to ensure neat and safe installations.
• Perform electrical builds for conveyors and robot cells, including power and control wiring.
• Troubleshoot finished projects to diagnose and resolve electrical and automation issues.
• Work with robotics systems, including wiring, dressing cables, and integrating robot controllers.
• Drive a Hi-Lo (forklift) as needed to move materials and equipment safely around the shop.
• Run high-voltage cables up to 480V in compliance with electrical safety and industrial standards.
• Run low-voltage cables from approximately 12V and above, including AC circuits and control wiring.
• Run robot cables from controllers to robots and associated devices, ensuring proper routing and protection.
• Build and set up cable tray systems for overhead and structural cable routing.
• Run overhead low- and high-voltage cables throughout the facility and equipment installations.
• Wire ethernet and other miscellaneous communication and control cables to support automation networks.
• Run hoses through tooling and other required areas to support pneumatic or hydraulic systems associated with machinery.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience as an industrial or machine tool electrician.
• Hands-on experience working with PLCs in industrial automation environments.
• Practical experience with sensors, motors, and running conduit in production or machine build settings.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and build to electrical prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in building and wiring main electrical panels, HMIs, junction boxes, and control panels.
• Experience with conduit installation and bending in industrial applications.
• Knowledge of industrial wiring practices and electrical safety standards for low- and high-voltage systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems on completed projects.
• Experience with robotics wiring and cable dressing for robot cells.
• Capability to run high-voltage cables up to 480V safely and effectively.
• Capability to run low-voltage and AC cables for control and power circuits.
• Ability to use common shop tools such as saws, drill presses, and related equipment.
• Comfort with driving a Hi-Lo (forklift) in a shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machine tool electrical work, including conveyors and robot cells.
• Familiarity with cable management systems such as duct, tray, and b-line.
• Ability to build and install cable tray systems for overhead cable routing.
• Experience wiring ethernet and other communication cables for industrial networks.
• Ability to route hoses through tooling and machinery to support auxiliary systems.
• Background in industrial environments with distinct electrical, mechanical, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clean, organized wiring and installations.

Why Work Here?

This is a long-term contract opportunity that offers stability and the chance to grow your skills over time. All work is performed in-house, eliminating the need for travel and supporting a predictable schedule. You will join a close-knit work environment where teams collaborate closely, and where the shop and office areas are well-organized to support efficient, high-quality work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, organized shop environment that includes dedicated staging, electrical, mechanical, and shipping/receiving areas. The front of the building features a long hallway of offices, and the upper level houses the engineering department, encouraging collaboration between shop and engineering teams. Work is performed entirely in-house with no travel, using standard shop tools, cable trays, ducts, and industrial equipment in a professional, production-oriented setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whitmore Lake, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.