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Machine Builder

JR Automation
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world’s leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to grow stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Machine Builder.

Why Join Us

  • Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
  • Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
  • A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
  • Career growth and skill development opportunities
  • A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

Location Type: This position is onsite in Nashville, TN.

Travel Requirements: Travel up to 20% of the time may be required. Travel may include domestic and/or international customer, supplier, and JR Automation locations.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Machine Builder with strong mechanical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding fit, finish, and high-precision assembly. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling custom automated machinery from the ground up. This includes mechanical assembly, system integration, testing, and assisting with installation as needed.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their craftsmanship, demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, and thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment.

Entry-level candidates may be considered.

What We Offer

  • Competitive wages, medical benefits starting on your first day, and paid parental leave
  • Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
  • A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
  • Career growth and skill development opportunities
  • A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Build and assemble custom automation equipment according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
  • Perform precision mechanical assembly while ensuring exceptional fit and finish
  • Assist with machine debugging, testing, and validation
  • Work closely with engineering teams to resolve build challenges and improve designs
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe workplace
  • Support machine installation and commissioning at customer sites as needed.

Note: This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive; rather, it is intended as a guideline for the primary duties of the position.

What You’ll Bring

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training or apprenticeship preferred
  • Proven experience as a Machine Builder, Mechanical Assembler, or in a related role within automation or machinery manufacturing is highly preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a focus on quality, alignment, and overall craftsmanship
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, CAD prints, and assembly documentation
  • Experience using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and mechanical assembly equipment
  • Familiarity with pneumatics, linear motion components, and industrial hardware
  • Basic understanding of electrical wiring or panel wiring, or a willingness to learn, is a plus
  • Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and adapt in a custom-build environment
  • Prior JR Automation experience or experience within the automation industry is strongly preferred

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution.

Together, we push what's possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of more than 2,000 employees across 20 facilities worldwide and become part of one of the most experienced teams of advanced automation integrators in the industry.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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