Machine Builder
$52,000–$83,200 year
On-siteGermantown, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Assemble mechanical components including bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, belts, pulleys, and drive systems using hand and power tools. Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics independently to guide assembly and troubleshooting of motors, sensors, and control panels. Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, and modifying components while operating shop equipment such as band saws, grinders, sanders, and drill presses. Install and terminate wiring for electrical control panels and low voltage cabling within 120/208/240/480 voltage systems. Utilize CAD software and PLCs for machine technologies, ensuring quality with precise measurement tools. Must have own tools, lift up to 50 lbs, and possess 2+ years of experience in machine building or automation equipment assembly.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of machine building, industrial equipment assembly, or automation equipment assembly
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience working for a manufacturing company
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints independently
- Experience assembling mechanical components including: Bearings, Shafts, Gearboxes, Chains & sprockets, Belts & pulleys, Drive systems
- Proficient use of hand and power tools in a manufacturing environment
- Able to read electrical schematics
- Experience wiring or terminating; motors, sensors, electrical control panels, basic machine controls
- Comfortable troubleshooting basic electrical issues during assembly
- Experience with drilling, tapping, reaming, and modifying components
- Shop equipment experience – band saws, grinders, sanders, drill presses
- Quality tool experience- tape measure, calipers, micrometers
- Must have their own tools and be comfortable using them at work
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Electrical Schematics
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Machine Building/Assembling
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Low Voltage Cabling Installation
- Equipment Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- CAD Software
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building custom packaging equipment or automated machinery
- Experience with shrink wrap, conveyor, or material handling equipment
- Forklift or crane experience
- Welding or light fabrication experience
- CI or lean manufacturing experience
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