Industrial Automation & Electrical Panel Technician

Ameriti Manufacturing LLC

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kymera International is seeking a skilled Electrician Journeyman to support manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, panel fabrication, and control system optimization. You will collaborate with maintenance and engineering to diagnose issues, build and install custom panels, and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance production efficiency and equipment reliability.

The ideal candidate will ensure the safe, efficient operation of electrical systems, work with

Qualifications

Must hold Electrician Journeyman card or state license and have 8+ years of electrical experience in manufacturing.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

Work alongside maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot and repair electrical and control system issues in real-time.
Provide support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
Assist in updating and maintaining electrical and control documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC programs).
Build and wire custom electrical control panels from schematics and layout drawings.
Install control panels and integrate them with machinery and production equipment.
Test panel functionality and troubleshoot as needed prior to deployment.
Program, test, and validate proper alarms, annunciation, safety interlock behaviors, redundancy fail-over strategies and other plant safety and downtime avoidance techniques aimed at maximizing safety while increasing uptime and preventing damage to expensive machinery.
Identify opportunities for improving equipment performance, reliability and safety.
Assist engineers in implementing automation upgrades and optimization projects.
Utilize LEAN tools such as Standardized Work, 5S, Visual Management as well as leading Kaizen projects and documenting results to support continuous improvement projects.
Identify and establish machine spares for equipment as needed.
Maintain accurate records of wiring changes, modification, and system configurations.
Contribute to standard work instructions (WI) for new and existing control systems.
Ability to read and interpret legacy plant electrical engineering diagrams and schematics associated with relay control systems and analog instrumentation.