Hands-On Machine Electrician: Build Global Packaging Machinery

Behm Consulting LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

ESOP

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Clean, climate-controlled facility

Career development and advancement

Employee-owned culture

Stable employer since 1951

Job summary

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a skilled Machine Electrician to build, wire, and troubleshoot sophisticated forming machinery for global customers. You will follow electrical schematics, install control panels, motors, sensors, and connectors, and verify assemblies on the completed machines.

This hands-on role emphasizes precision, safety, and collaboration with engineers and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, machine wiring, industrial electrical work, or a related skilled-trades environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Comfortable using common hand tools and electrical test equipment such as a multimeter.
• Understanding of basic electrical safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire electrical components including control panels, motors, switches, sensors, and other machine components.
• Build and route machine wiring according to electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings to accurately complete machine wiring and assembly.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment to complete installations.
• Perform basic electrical testing, troubleshooting, and verification of completed assemblies.
• Identify wiring or assembly issues and work with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve them.
• Ensure completed work meets PMC's quality, safety, and engineering standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work collaboratively with electricians, mechanical assemblers, engineers, and other manufacturing team members to keep projects moving and meet production schedules.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that improve quality, efficiency, safety, and the overall manufacturing process.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Machine wiring

Electrical schematics

Multimeter use

Electrical safety

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a skilled Machine Electrician to build, wire, and troubleshoot sophisticated forming machinery for global customers. You will follow electrical schematics, install control panels, motors, sensors, and connectors, and verify assemblies on the completed machines.

This hands-on role emphasizes precision, safety, and collaboration with engineers and manufacturing teams.