Machine Wiring Technician

Fives; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives Giddings & Lewis in Fond du Lac, WI seeks a Machine Wiring Technician to install and wire control panels for our machine tools, ensuring correct electrical integration and meeting design specifications. You will interpret schematics and vendor docs, perform basic electrical tests, and work with the wiring team to establish best practices.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 2–4 years related experience) and a solid understanding of electrical power (single/three-phase,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 2-4 years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical components and purchased accessories to machine tool products per instructions.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical prints, and vendor docs to ensure proper electrical installation.
• Perform minor electrical tests to check voltage, continuity, and related parameters.
• Collaborate with wiring group to establish best wiring practices documented in standard work.
• Maintain safe work area and comply with PPE and arc flash policies.
• Document wiring issues/corrections per company practices to assure equipment quality.

Skills

Electrical concepts

Schematics reading

Technical communication

Electrical safety

AC/DC power

Quality awareness

ISO standards

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Wiring Technician

Fives Giddings & Lewis | Fond Du Lac, WI

Join Our Team!

Fives Giddings & Lewis is actively seeking a Machine Wiring Technician to join our team in Fond du Lac, WI.

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Position Summary

Machine Wiring Technician

Fives Giddings & Lewis | Fond Du Lac, WI

Join Our Team!

Fives Giddings & Lewis is actively seeking a Machine Wiring Technician to join our team in Fond du Lac, WI.

Learn more about our company:

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for wiring our control cabinet panels and integrating them with our machine tools to meet all designed criteria, customer expectation and to uphold our high standard of product quality.

Scope and Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a somewhat diverse range of operations to install a variety of electrical components and purchased accessories to our machine tool products. Electrical components included are, but not limited to: pendants, conduits, fittings, switches, motors, temporary power connections for testing motors, controls, transformers, generators, lighting, and power circuits
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical prints, assembly work instructions and vendor documentation to ensure proper electrical installation of components and purchased accessories.
• Perform minor electrical tests using a volt-ohm-ampere meter, or other equipment as may be necessary to check voltage, line continuity, or other minor electrical tests. Occasionally perform other electrical tests as directed by supervision.
• Work with the wiring group to establish the best wiring practices to be documented in standard work instructions.
• Comply with standard safety precautions and electrical codes.
• Ability to meet product standard hours
• Comply with business arc flash policies including proper use of PPE.
• Document wiring issues/corrections in a manner that follows company practices to ensure equipment quality.
• Detect and report unusual conditions, code violations, or faulty material to proper supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to include but not limited to: wire room inventory management and assisting facility maintenance in replacement of fuses, bulbs, cables, wire ETC.
• Proper use of electrical hand tools including but not limited to crimpers, wire strippers, heat guns, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor or Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 - 4 years related experience and/or training.

Skills Required

• Good understanding of electrical and wiring concepts
• Reading and interrupting electrical schematics
• Ability to verbally communicate technical concerns as it relates to component wiring
• Strong Electrical Safety understanding
• Understanding of various types of electrical power including single phase, three phase, AC and DC circuits.
• Attention to detail and product quality
• ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is Continuously (70-100%). required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is Continuously (70-100%) required to stand and walk. The employee is Continuously (70-100%) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is Frequently (40-70%) required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must Frequently (40-70%) lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Colorvision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is Occasionally (15-40%) exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is Occasionally (15-40%) exposed to high, precarious places; airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate.

About Fives

Corporate Group Overview

We are a part of an industrial engineering group with a heritage of over 200 years, Fives Group designs and delivers machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial players. Across the globe, we are committed to making industry smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.

Site Company Overview

Fives Giddings & Lewis is a recognized leader in large-scale machine tool solutions, delivering advanced machining systems and services to customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets.

This position reports directly into this divisional site.

Business Unit Overview

This divisional site is one of many companies within our business unit.

Our High Precision Machines business unit designs and builds advanced machine tools and manufacturing systems enabling customers to produce complex components with unmatched precision and efficiency.