Machine Builder

  • Randstad
  • Sterling Heights, Michigan
  • Full Time
Are You a "Gearhead" Machine Electrician?

Are you passionate about getting your hands dirty and building complex industrial equipment? We're looking for a skilled Machine Electrician to join our dynamic team of assemblers, electricians, and engineers. If you're a self-starter who takes pride in your work and thrives in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You'll Do:

As a Machine Electrician, you'll be responsible for bringing our blueprints to life. You'll install wiring and assemble electrical components with precision, following detailed diagrams and specifications.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Installing electrical wiring and components in industrial equipment.

  • Building and assembling electrical panels.

  • Drilling and tapping holes for mounting control units.

  • Connecting breakers, relays, transformers, and other components.

  • Cutting, stripping, bending, and forming conduit pipe and tubing.

  • Using hand tools, drill presses, and other equipment to complete tasks.



What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate is a true "gearhead" with a great work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines. We're looking for someone who is a self-starter and can use their knowledge and skills to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

You should have:

  • A high school diploma.

  • 3-5 years of experience wiring industrial equipment or electrical panels.

  • The ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams.

  • Your own tools for assembly.

  • Hilo (forklift) experience.

If you're ready to join a team that values quality craftsmanship and collaboration, we encourage you to apply today!

salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 5 AM - 1:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Install electrical wiring and assemble components according to blueprints and electrical diagrams.
  • Assemble electrical panels according to wiring specifications.
  • Drill and tap holes in specified locations for mounting control units using and tools, drill press and other applicable tools.
  • Attach breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, insulators, regulator cabinets, meters, plugging devices and fuse blocks to mounting holes with bolts and screws using wrenches, screwdrivers, and nut runners.
  • Cut, strip, bend and form wireable conduit pipe and tubing used to connect circuits and sub-assemblies.
  • Connect color coded wires, solder connectors and crimp to wire ends.


The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
  • standing for 8 hours at one time

  • Skills
  • Electrical Wiring (3 years of experience is required)
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Hilo

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 3 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

  • Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Job ID: 489422544
    Originally Posted on: 8/14/2025

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