A Day In This Role
Walk into our Grand Ledge, MI facility and step straight into the heart of heavy industrial machine building. As our Industrial Automation Electrical Panel Builder, you’ll spend most of your day wiring, routing, and neatly organizing components inside custom control panels—then verifying every connection before those panels power up our OEM machinery on the floor.
What You’ll Do
- Build and wire industrial control panels from schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
- Install PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, sensors, and safety devices.
- Route, label, and terminate conductors to OEM and customer standards; maintain clean, professional layouts.
- Perform point-to-point checks and basic electrical verification.
- Support integration of panels into machines; assist with power-up, checkout, troubleshooting, run-offs, and testing.
- Partner with assembly, engineering, and controls teams to resolve issues and complete modifications or rework.
- Follow procedures and work instructions; record progress and labor in our ERP (Syteline).
- Comply with electrical codes, internal standards, ISO quality requirements, and all safety policies.
How You’ll Grow
This role puts you at the center of OEM machine building—exposing you to automation, controls, and system integration. You’ll expand your hands-on experience with PLC-based systems and complex equipment while collaborating with seasoned pros across disciplines.
About Roberts Sinto
Roberts Sinto Corporation, in Grand Ledge, MI, is part of the Sinto America Group—the North American subsidiary of Sintokogio, Ltd., a global manufacturing leader. Across North America, Sinto America delivers innovative, cost-effective, and technologically advanced equipment and services. Our seven primary segments include Foundry Mold and Core Making, Sand Processing, Bulk Material Handling, Automation, 3D Ceramic Printing, Surface Treatment, and Surface Technologies. With 50+ years of experience, Roberts Sinto designs and builds custom heavy industrial equipment for foundry, surface treatment, and material handling markets.
What You BringEducation & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2–5 years of industrial control panel wiring experience preferred.
- Background in an OEM manufacturing or machine-building environment strongly preferred.
Preferred Background
- Industrial controls, automation, or electrical assembly experience.
- Familiarity with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation components.
- Experience wiring engineered-to-order or custom machinery panels.
Skills
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Meticulous workmanship and attention to detail.
- Proficient with hand tools, electrical tools, and measuring devices.
- Basic knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices.
- Clear communication and teamwork; follow written and verbal instructions.
- Comfort with basic math: measurements, counts, and ratios.
Physical Demands
Stand, sit, use hands for tools, wires, and components; talk and hear frequently. Occasionally walk and reach with hands/arms. Lift and move up to 50 lbs unassisted. Vision needs: close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Work Environment
Manufacturing/production setting with exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, heat/cold extremes, and electrical hazards. Noise level is typically moderate.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- 401(k) with generous company match and profit sharing.
- Short- and long-term disability; life insurance up to $50k of base salary; AD&D at 100% company cost.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Generous PTO that increases with tenure, plus paid sick time.
- 100% company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement.
Join Roberts Sinto and help build complex industrial machinery that powers customer success.
Proficiencies
- Electrical Schematics
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- High Voltage Systems
- Blueprint Reading