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Traveling Industrial Assembler

FlexTrades
Detroit, MI Other
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Traveling Industrial Assembler

Pay: $32.00/HR Per Diem 50 Hours/Week Travel Expenses Covered Hotel Provided 3-6 Month Assignments

**MUST have Mechanical or Electrical Assembly Experience **

Position Summary

FlexTrades is seeking experienced Traveling Industrial Assemblers for long-term manufacturing projects throughout the United States. Assemblers will build and install industrial machinery, equipment, and production systems from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).

This position is ideal for candidates with experience in machine building, mechanical assembly, maintenance, equipment installation, conveyor assembly, or industrial manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $32.00/hour
  • $45/day per diem
  • Hotel provided
  • Travel expenses covered
  • 50 hours per week
  • Overtime available
  • 3-6 month assignments
  • Nationwide travel opportunities
Responsibilities
  • Assemble industrial machinery and production equipment from blueprints and BOMs.

  • Install and align:- Motors

    • Pumps
    • Bearings
    • Shafts
    • Gears
    • Gearboxes
    • Chains
    • Sprockets
    • Air cylinders
    • Brackets
    • Rollers
    • Mechanical drives
  • Perform complete machine builds and equipment assembly.

  • Interpret mechanical drawings and engineering prints.

  • Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and power tools.

  • Verify fit-up, alignment, dimensions, and assembly quality.

  • Troubleshoot assembly issues and make mechanical adjustments.

  • Maintain safe work practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications
  • 2 years of industrial assembly, machine building, mechanical assembly, maintenance, or related manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings.
  • Experience working from Bills of Material (BOMs).
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience with hand and power tools.
  • Ability to travel nationwide for project assignments.
Preferred Experience
  • Machine Builder
  • Industrial Assembler
  • Mechanical Assembler
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Millwright
  • Equipment Installer
  • Conveyor Builder
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Maintenance Mechanic

Experience with:

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Conveyors
  • Industrial machinery
  • Packaging equipment
  • Material handling systems
  • Pumps and motors
  • Gearboxes and drive systems
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working at heights from ladders, lifts, platforms, and catwalks.
  • Comfortable working around large industrial equipment and machinery.

Salary : $30 - $32

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