Industrial Electrician - 37845030 (Novi, MI)

Industrial Electrician – Machine Tool Manufacturing

About the Role

COMAU is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to support the electrical assembly, wiring, and installation of machinery and automated equipment in a machine tool manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on electrical experience, the ability to read and interpret electrical control drawings, and the capability to independently complete electrical installations with minimal supervision. Experience wiring industrial machinery, control panels, robots, Ethernet systems, and 480V power is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble industrial machinery using electrical drawings and bills of material.
• Wire and install electrical control panels, communication blocks, and Ethernet connections.
• Install and connect auxiliary power, 480V systems, robots, and safety circuits.
• Tie in tooling and complete final electrical connections and dressing of tools to controls.
• Install temporary power and bend, route, and install electrical conduit.
• Prepare equipment with I/O blocks, DeviceNet components, and electrical ductwork.
• Verify electrical tags, label units and cords, and ensure proper identification.
• Route, secure, and dress cables according to customer specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical control prints and wiring diagrams.
• Drill, tap, and ream holes as needed for equipment installation.
• Operate shop equipment and tools, including hand saws, drill presses, and grinders.
• Maintain quality workmanship and follow established safety and installation standards.
• Work independently with minimal direction or assistance from a Skill Trades Leader.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an Industrial Electrician or Electrical Machine Builder in a machine tool manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently perform industrial electrical wiring and installation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical control prints and drawings.
• Experience wiring electrical control panels.
• Experience wiring Ethernet and industrial communication systems.
• Experience wiring industrial robots.
• Experience working with 480V electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical safety circuits and machine wiring.
• Ability to install conduit and complete electrical connections.
• Experience drilling, tapping, and reaming holes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Required Tools & Equipment

Important: Candidates must provide their own tools. COMAU will NOT supply the tools listed below. All required tools must be brought onsite. Failure to bring the required tools may result in the contractor being denied access to the facility, at the contract house's expense.

Electrical & Wiring Tools

• VOM / Digital Multimeter
• Wire Strippers and Cable Strippers
• Stakon Crimpers (#10–#14 wire sizes)
• 1/0 Cable Cutters
• Side Cutters / Flush Cutters
• Small and Medium Straight Blade Screwdrivers
• #1 and #2 Phillips Screwdrivers
• Channel Locks (2 pairs)
• Razor Knife

Hand Tools & Measuring Equipment

• Small Ball Peen or Brass Hammer
• Center Punch
• Tape Measure (Metric and Standard)
• Combination Square
• Allen Wrench Sets (Metric and Standard)
• Socket Wrench Sets (Metric and Standard)
• Combination Wrench Sets (1/4"–3/4" and 7mm–16mm)
• Crescent Wrenches (6" and 10")
• Torpedo Level with Magnetic Base
• Small and Medium Files
• Tap Handle

Pneumatic Tools & Equipment

• Air Nozzle
• Air Drill
• Air Die Grinder
• 90-Degree Air Polisher

Education Requirements

• No specific educational requirements.
• Relevant industrial electrical or machine tool manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Key Skills for Success

• Industrial Electrical Wiring
• Control Panel Wiring
• Reading Electrical Control Prints
• Ethernet Wiring
• Industrial Robot Wiring
• 480V Electrical Systems
• Safety Circuit Wiring
• Conduit Installation
• I/O Blocks and DeviceNet
• Drilling, Tapping, and Reaming
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• Independent Problem-Solving
• Quality Workmanship

EOE (Veteran/Disability)

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