Industrial Electrician

Midwest Press and Automation is a metal forming & automation equipment industry. We are looking for a full time Industrial Electrician. The candidate will interview at the Midwest Press and Automation Michigan office. The chosen candidate will train at Midwest Press and Automation in Lansing, Michigan.

This opportunity will consist of troubleshooting, repairing, and installing new/used equipment at our customer’s facilities throughout the United States and Mexico. Previous experience with PLC, HMI’s and Wintriss components is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Layout, assemble and wire a control panel complete
• Layout and bend conduit in consistent straight and contour lines
• Completely wire a new press rebuild from scratch
• Understand and wire VFD drives and motors
• Understand the operations of a stamping press and its ancillary equipment
• Troubleshot a stamping press and its ancillary equipment
• Perform Inspections of metal forming and related equipment (mostly presses).
• Disassemble equipment and check for damage and excessive wear.
• Document findings and review with MPA supervision or engineering.
• Clean, deburr, and prepare components for assembly.
• Fit and assemble components using best industry standards and procedures.
• Positively represent MPA both in plant and at customer facility.
• Always follow safety protocol. Respect and adhere to customer safety protocol at their facility, as it may differ from those used at the MPA facility.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area both in plant and at customer facility.
• Be a courteous driver and obey traffic laws while driving to and from customer facility. You are still a representative of MPA.

Skill & Experience Requirements:

• Electrical experience
• Read & understand electrical blueprints
• Understand machine tool wiring (Low voltage, high voltage, motor circuits)
• Allen Bradly PLC and touchscreen proficiency
• Self-motivated
• Displays mechanical aptitude
• Read & understand instructions, procedures, and prints.
• Measuring and basic mathematics

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid vacation & holidays