Machine Builder (Level 1)

Roles & Responsibilities

Be part of a skilled team that takes pride in precision, collaboration, and building high-quality equipment from the ground up.

• Manage time efficiently while continuously improving workmanship and personal performance

• Effectively balance competing priorities with guidance from team leadership

• Collaborate closely with team members to deliver high-quality products

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward customers and coworkers

• Work with cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget

• Communicate clearly with team members, management, and customers regarding project status and potential issues

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing problems and developing practical, innovative solutions

• Build components and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, CAD, and CAM files

• Operate machining equipment including lathes, grinders, drill presses, and manual Bridgeport mills

• Assist the Machine Build team with fabrication and assembly using hand and power tools

• Work alongside experienced Machine Builders on small to medium-sized machines

• Read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings and schematics

• Use precision measuring tools and perform accurate calculations

• Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces

• Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specification

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and project success

Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Proven mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills

• Basic proficiency operating lathes, grinders, drill presses, and manual Bridgeport mills

• Basic proficiency using hand and power tools

• Ability to accurately use measurement devices and perform precise calculations

• Preferred: College or trade school certification in Machine Building, Machining, or a related field

• Basic working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, and use hands frequently throughout the workday

• Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing 50 lbs or more

Benefits & Perks

We value our team and offer a benefits package designed to support your health, security, and well-being:

• Two health insurance plan options

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage

• Opportunities for skill development, training, and career growth

• Team-oriented, safety-focused work environment