Machine Builder- Electrician

Description

Custom Machine Build Electrician

Orbitform | Jackson, MI | Full-time

Join Our Team

Ever wanted to be the person who makes a multi-ton custom machine actually come alive? At Orbitform, we design and build custom machines that our customers rely on to run their production lines, and we need a Custom Machine Build Electrician who loves wiring things up, chasing down gremlins, and seeing a machine fire up for the first time.

If you get a kick out of solving puzzles with a multimeter in hand, this one's for you.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• •Wire panels and machines from the ground up — basic machine wiring and panel building is your bread and butter
• •Perform electrical assembly on our standard and custom-designed machines
• •Bring machines to life: perform start-up, debug issues, and help with customer run-offs
• •Team up with senior machine builders on the electrical side of custom machine builds
• •Be the voice that tells Engineering "here's how we make this better" — your feedback helps eliminate defects and improve our products
• •Keep quality front and center so our machines keep performing long after they leave our building
• •Jump into cross-functional teams working on new builds and corrective actions
• •Work safely and look out for your teammates

What We're Looking For

• •2–4 years of machine wiring or machine servicing experience
• •Comfortable reading mechanical assembly and controls drawings
• •Solid grasp of mechanical and electrical machine operations, with basic troubleshooting chops
• •Familiarity with Word, Excel, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Project
• •Bonus points if you've got experience with mechanical assembly, hydraulic/pneumatic plumbing, or wire routing and termination
• •Comfortable in a hands-on shop environment with noise, coolant, and temperature swings — hey, that's manufacturing!
• •Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours per week. Regular overtime and frequent weekend work required. Travel is primarily local, with occasional out-of-area or overnight trips.

Benefits

• •Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• •Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• •Life Insurance
• •Aflac
• •10 Paid Holidays
• •Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Orbitform?

We build machines that build things, and we're pretty proud of that. You'll work alongside a crew who knows their craft, learn on the job, and get your hands on projects you won't find anywhere else. If you like variety, a good challenge, and seeing your work power real production lines, you'll fit right in.

Ready to wire up your next challenge? Apply today.