Machine Builder- Electrician

Orbitform, LLC.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Aflac

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Orbitform in Jackson, MI is seeking a Custom Machine Build Electrician to wire panels and assemble electrical systems for our custom machines. You will take part in startup, debugging, and customer run-offs, collaborating closely with senior builders to ensure reliable operation.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of wiring or servicing experience, ability to read drawings, and familiarity with common engineering tools. This is a full-time, on-site role with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of machine wiring or servicing experience.
• Ability to read mechanical assembly and controls drawings.
• Solid grasp of mechanical and electrical machine operations with basic troubleshooting chops.

Responsibilities

• Wire panels and machines from the ground up.
• Perform electrical assembly on standard and custom machines.
• Bring machines to life: start-up, debug issues, and assist with customer run-offs.
• Team up with senior machine builders on the electrical side of builds.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on improvements to reduce defects.
• Maintain quality to ensure machines perform after delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new builds and corrective actions.
• Work safely and look out for teammates.

Skills

Machine wiring

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Tools

Word

Excel

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Project

Job description

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.