Electrician

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

28d

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. SUMMARY OF POSITION The individual will perform electrical wiring of automated systems to include installations, troubleshooting and repairs. May have all or partial responsibility for electrical and/or pneumatic systems on large integration programs. The major responsibilities include wiring of panels to the automated machinery, including end-devices on motion platforms. This also includes powering / troubleshooting the electrical panels, wiring the process heads, and wiring the fastener feeder systems to the main control panel.

Requirements

This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
At least 2 years electrical experience.
Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
Must be able to read blueprints (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically, NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Electrician Preferred.
Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.

Responsibilities

Perform PM’s and repair electrical systems of industrial machinery.
Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
Read and correctly interpret blueprints/schematics and wiring diagrams (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic blueprints).
Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Wire machines, run conduit, build control panels.
Run pneumatic lines to valves and cylinders.
Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair/replace.
Ensure the safety of the electrical systems.
Repair or replace wires, cables or other fixtures/equipment using hand tools.
Performs troubleshooting; start up and de-bug of machinery.
Required to travel to customer facilities for machine installations and service.
Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management