Senior CNC Equipment Electrician & PLC Specialist

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START); Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Talent Acquisition Recruiting Team (START) in Michigan seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician. You will troubleshoot CNC and gear cutting equipment, wire to spec for power, controls, interlocks, and safety circuits, and own the electrical spare parts inventory.

Preferred candidates have 5–7 years in electrical maintenance with PLC skills, Fanuc controls and RSLogix 5000 experience. You’ll support automation, enforce OSHA lockout/tagout, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years focused on electrical maintenance and PLCs.
• Fanuc controls and RSLogix 5000 exposure preferred.
• Ability to diagnose electrical/electronic issues on CNC gear equipment.
• Knowledge of wiring, power, and control logic fundamentals.
• Experience with lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine problems and perform electrical/electronic repairs quickly and safely.
• Wire equipment to specification—power, controls, interlocks, and safety circuits.
• Own the electrical spare parts inventory for accuracy and availability.
• Diagnose issues across CNC, gear cutting, and heat treat equipment.
• Implement PLC logic and coordinate with Engineering on projects.
• Serve as go‑to for facility electrical systems and distribution.
• Support automation initiatives and APQP project management.
• Maintain power systems per OSHA regulations; apply lockout/tagout.
• Train maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and safe electrical work.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Wiring techniques

Safety systems (LOTO)

Troubleshooting electronic problems

Fanuc controls familiarity

RSLogix 5000 experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Fanuc controls

CNC gear cutting equipment

Heat treat systems

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on tracking down elusive electrical faults, refining PLC logic, and keeping complex CNC assets reliable? Picture walking up to a gear hobbing machine with a sporadic fault: you consult the prints, probe signals, open RSLogix 5000, and validate the interface with a Fanuc control—restoring uptime and confidence for production.Role snapshotTroubleshoot machine problems and complete electrical/electronic repairs quickly and safely.Wire equipment to specification—power, controls, interlocks, and safety circuits.Own the electrical spare parts inventory: availability, accuracy, and organization.Diagnose electrical and electronic issues across CNC, gear cutting, and heat treat equipment.Implement PLC logic and manage programs in partnership with Engineering for new and existing projects.Act as the go-to for all facility electrical systems and distribution.Support and participate in automation implementation initiatives.Maintain power systems in line with OSHA regulations; apply strict lockout/tagout.Train maintenance personnel in troubleshooting techniques and safe electrical work.Execute and document work through the APQP project management process.Follow Housekeeping, Safety (lockout/tagout), and Environmental requirements, including recycling, labeling, and spill programs.Champion continuous improvement in safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping.Ensure compliance with the Quality and Environmental Systems at all levels.Perform other duties as defined by your manager.What you’ll need to succeedMinimum education: High school diploma or equivalent; no degree required.Experience: 5–7 years focused on electrical maintenance and PLCs.Preferred exposure: Fanuc controls and Allen‑Bradley RSLogix 5000.Equipment familiarity: CNC machines, gear cutting equipment, and heat treat systems.Foundations: Wiring techniques, power requirements, and control logic.Strengths: Troubleshooting electronic problems and existing installations.If you’re motivated by solving hard problems, sharing knowledge, and elevating equipment performance, we’d like to meet you.