About the role
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.
Ready to wire up your next challenge? Apply today.