Machine Tool Electrician

Company: Machine builder

Pay: Up to $32/hour

Hours of operation: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM

The Machine Tool Electrician assembles and modifies electrical and electronic equipment in a manufacturing environment. This includes wiring electrical panels and machines, troubleshooting wiring and control issues, supporting final machine inspections, and maintaining accurate records.

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Assemble electrical systems, components, wiring, and subassemblies.
• Mount components such as transformers, resistors, circuit breakers, and control units.
• Wire, solder, crimp, label, and route cables according to specifications.
• Inspect, test, adjust, and troubleshoot electrical assemblies.
• Support final machine inspection and report missing or nonconforming components.
• Follow UL specifications, project checklists, safety procedures, and lockout/tagout practices.
• Maintain a clean work area, complete documentation, and record time accurately.
• Meet project requirements, deadlines, and budgets.

• At least 5 years of electrical assembly or related experience.
• Relevant technical certification or training in electrical assembly.
• Expert ability to read engineering prints.
• Strong knowledge of wire sizes, color coding, cable routing, and electrical components.
• Experience with electrical assembly tools, soldering, and component installation.
• Mechanical aptitude and an understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles.
• Basic computer and communication skills.

Work environment: Manufacturing floor with machinery noise, extended periods of standing, and some lifting or handling of materials and equipment.