Industrial Electrician
ZF · Marysville, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at ZF (automotive) in Marysville, MI.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, IATF 16949, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1634 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 71 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 60%
- PLC 42%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Welding 26%
- Robotics 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: ZF in Marysville
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Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Works as a skilled trades electrician on the production equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate Mobile CMMS Device for Reactive Calls and Preventive Maintenance assignments.
Must adhere to electrical safety
requirements
in a manufacturing environment.
Responsible for troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
Read and troubleshoot using electrical drawings.
Must work in a safe & efficient manner to minimize equipment down time.
Must comply with Electrical Preventive Maintenance programs and procedures.
Complete Electrical PM Inspections, Wire Harness, Filters, Cable Management.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and formal training.
Comply with all IATF policies and procedures.
Work independently and in a team-based environment.
Able to retain information to improve efficiency and skillsets
Accept direction from various members of the management team.
Performs all work in a safe manner
Work with outside vendors and contractors as assigned.
Provide input into plant RCA process (Root Cause Analysis)
Provide input for periodic PM reviews- Machine Reliability
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of verified Industrial Electrical experience.
Proficient in the trouble shooting and understanding of automated manufacturing equipment.
Understanding of mechanics of machine/grinding.
Understanding and knowledge of conveyors, automation, and mechanical systems.
Must meet state requirements.
Must understand and follow all ARC flash regulations and practices.
Must have up-to-date technological training and experience of newer state-of-the-art equipment.
Manufacturing Experience
Experience in the Automotive industry.
German and/or Spanish language skills.
Physical
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Req ID 87881 | Marysville, United States, ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC
At ZF you are part of something greater! You contribute to a more efficient and greener tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic, international organization and will produce high quality products in a safe, clean and flexible work environment.
Why you should choose ZF in Marysville, MI
- •Paid Vacation, Holidays, and PMLA
- •401k Plan
- •Climate Controlled Facility
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Paid Bereavement
- •Weekly payroll
- •Uniforms Provided for Skilled Trades
- •Annual Safety Shoe Allowance
- •Health Care Benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- •Wellness Programs and Incentives
- •Flexible Spending Accounts
- •A supportive, collaborative team environment
- •A strong diversity culture
- •Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
- •Learn more about our team! ZF in USA / Canada - ZF
of Position
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to an engineering lab atmosphere with some office exposure. The engineering lab includes a machine shop, where the associate is exposed to potentially hazardous equipment and moderate to high noise levels, both requiring the use of protective equipment to ensure the safety of the associate.
Be part of our ZF team as Industrial Electrician and apply now!