Machine Tool Electrician

Machine Tool Electrician - Plymouth, Michigan

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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands-on experience and out-of-the-box thinking to OEM's and suppliers everywhere.

We are looking for a talented Machine Tool Electrician, who will be responsible for assembling machine control panels, wires machines, and installs control components to manufacture LINK equipment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Apply electrical knowledge towards the assembly and wiring of LINK Equipment (NFPA79)

• Work and build on unique custom designed machine products

• Apply knowledge of machine tool wiring towards dynamometers

• Fit and adjust cabinets, conduit, and specified machine components to close tolerance and create symmetry

• Follow wiring schematics and understand control, instrumentation, and high power to wire LINK equipment

• Perform machine installation at customer sites

• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment

• All other related duties as assigned

• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job

• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electrical or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years of experience wiring machine tool equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NFPA 79 or 60204

• Knowledge of various wires including control, high power, and instrumentation

• Able to read and follow blueprints

• 120V/480V 3-phase wiring experience

• Previous Lockout/Tagout experience

• Conduit both ridged and EMT bending skills

• Proven knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

• Proven knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services

• Proven knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

• Ability to use a computer

Physical Requirements:

• The position is located in a manufacturing environment and will involve hands-on work. Physical activity may include lifting (up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity or sitting for long periods of time

• Ability to speak verbally, and read in English

• Ability to see with corrective lenses

• Ability to hear

• Ability to walk

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically

Hazards:

• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environment

• Normal hazards related to road and air travel

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

Note to all Agencies / Direct Placement: LINK has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as-needed basis. LINK has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed LINK's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and LINK will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.