Electrical Leader for Automation Tool Build (Integration)

Paslin; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Paslin in Shelby Township, MI is seeking an Electrical Leader to guide electricians in the layout and installation of electrical components for automation tooling systems. The role combines leadership with hands-on electrical work in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will mentor a small team, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with engineering and operations to meet production schedules. Regular on-site work with occasional travel to other Paslin sites in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead electricians in layout and installation of electrical components for tooling.
• Mentor and develop a team of electricians to achieve excellence.
• Optimize time, cost, and functional performance in tooling projects.
• Complete tooling assignments using drawings, specs, and manuals.
• Identify and diagnose electrical issues; implement repairs.
• Mark up drawings to reflect changes and communicate updates.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance metrics.
• Uphold company policies and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical experience (machine tool)

Leadership experience

Safety standards

Interpreting drawings

Welding & automated assembly

Tooling assembly & setup

Verbal & written communication

MS Office & ERP

Journeyman card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Electrical Leader for Automation Tool Build (Integration)

Full-time Class 3 Cherry Creek, Shelby Township, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1287

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.

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.

Work Environment: This position operates in both an office and a shop/plant environment, may be required to work at multiple facilities depending on workload.

Work type & Expected hours of work: Regularly works on-site at local Paslin location, either Hoover, 10-Mile or Cherry Creek. Must be flexible to work at any of these three locations as needed for an extended period of time. Typical work schedule for this role is 6am-230pm, Monday to Friday. During critical phases of the project, work hours may flex up to 12 hours per day. 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.

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. Occasionally required to lift/push/pull up to 25lbs. This is a safety sensitive role, which includes working around moving equipment and machinery.

Travel: This position requires flexibility to report to multiple Paslin sites. During an installation project this role will require overnight travel to customer sites for periods of up to 12 days at a time. Must have reliable transportation for local travel and be able to travel to sites in USA, Canada and Mexico.

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.