Electrical Machine Builder Electrician

Job Title: Electrical Machine Builder

Job Description

Join our 1st shift Electrical Build Group as an Electrical Machine Builder, where you will have the opportunity to build automated machinery. This is a long-term position with a focus on in-house machinery construction in Buffalo Grove, followed by installation at customer locations. The role requires occasional travel, approximately 10-20%, for installations.

Responsibilities

• Wire electrical panels for automated equipment using schematics and drawings
• Power-up and test wiring for new project builds; troubleshoot issues and perform timely rework
• Debug complex electrical systems, improve machine performance, and reassemble equipment on site
• Communicate areas for improvement, red-line drawings, and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Travel nationwide (up to 25%) and internationally for project installations and service
• Build custom panels based on electrical schematics.
• Perform machine wiring of automated machinery, known as 'field-point I/O'.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Construct panels according to strict electrical schematics, deciding rack placements and spacing.
• Wire machines, perform electrical assembly, and build electrical panels.
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Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in building machinery and/or wiring panels.
• Proficiency reading schematics, identifying design errors, and red-lining drawings
• Expertise in mounting/wiring panel/safety devices with attention to detail
• Strong time management and milestone focus

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a panel wirer, machine builder, or electrician.
• Familiarity with schematic and wiring processes.

Why Work Here?

We offer a long-term employment opportunity with a focus on professional growth and stability. Our environment encourages hands-on learning and development, providing you with the chance to enhance your skills in a supportive workplace.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment with about 50 employees at this location. It involves hands-on work on the production floor. Employees must be open to travel for machinery installation at customer sites, which will come into effect after about 6 months of in-house training and experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.