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Axis Automation

Controls Electrician

Walker, Michigan, United States

Location
Walker, Michigan, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Trades & logistics
Pay
$18.00 – $30.00 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
5 weeks ago

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The top of this role’s range, $62K a year, is 25% above the median of $50K for trades jobs in Michigan (middle half $42K – $62K, 101 jobs that state pay).

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About the role

Controls Electrician

-Open Position -

Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.

Position Title: Controls Electrician

Position Description: The Controls Electrician serves as a team member in the electrical assembly process for automation equipment and this electrician is responsible for panel building and wiring of electrical components used on automation equipment projects. Willing to train entry level candidate with electrical knowledge.

  • Serves as a Controls Electrician team member in the electrical assembly process for automation equipment
  • Assemble & wire electrical panels and machine wiring according to approved design and customer specifications.
  • Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.
  • Communicate with the project team on open issues and progress during the build process.
  • Assist with the successful execution of equipment builds including cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.
  • Effectively and safely troubleshoot wiring and circuits
  • Read and understand schematics
  • Problem solve issues / poke yokes / cycle time
  • Travel for install and runoffs with customer
  • Identify electrical problems, and recommend adjustments/repair work as necessary
  • Work cross-functionally with all departments during all phases of the project including de-bug and runoff
  • Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Education and Experience Requested

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate
  • 1–3+ years of machine wiring, panel build, electrical assembly, or relevant industrial experience.
  • Team player, able to take direction and be self-directed
  • High regard for safety standards
  • Strong attention to detail; takes pride in neat, accurate work.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% (local, national, international)

Wage: $18.00 - $30.00/hour (Wage dependent on experience)

Additional Compensation: Overtime pay, travel pay

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.

Source

Posted by Axis Automation on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:52 UTC; the original is the reference.

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