Machine Builder (Level 2)

Roles & Responsibilities

Take ownership of machine builds from concept to completion while serving as a technical resource for the team.

• Manage time independently while maintaining a strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement

• Effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects with support from team leadership

• Promote and apply safety-conscious build practices at all times

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality equipment on schedule and within budget

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with customers and teammates

• Communicate clearly with team members, management, and customers regarding project status, risks, and solutions

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

• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced Machine Builders as needed

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

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

• Perform fabrication and assembly using hand and power tools

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

• Accurately use precision measuring tools and perform 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)

• 2 years of experience building industrial or automated equipment

• Proven mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills

• Intermediate proficiency in building small to medium-sized machines

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

• Basic to intermediate 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 invest in our people and offer benefits that support both career growth and personal well-being:

• Two health insurance plan options

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage

• Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement

• Team-oriented, safety-first work environment