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Machine Builder III

Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company)
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
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Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reads and analyzes assembly prints and specifications, and plans machine building operations.
  • Fits and assembles components according to specifications and tests for conformance to specifications and operations.
    • Aligns components for assembly and assembles parts using hand tools.
    • Verifies conformance of parts to prints using measuring instruments.
    • Verifies alignment and tolerances of moving parts using measuring instruments.
    • Assembles, sets up and operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities and performance.
    • Forms and fasten pneumatic and hydraulic lines, fixtures and attachments required to service machine with air, water and oil.
    • May install wiring and electrical components to specifications.
  • Debugs assemblies and machines by identifying and correcting problems affecting proper operation.
    • Assists controls engineers in troubleshooting various electrical components and systems of the machine.
    • Takes an active leadership role during the debug phase of the project.
  • Designs, fabricates, and modifies parts as required.
    • Accurately lays out hole locations and drills and taps holes on parts for assembly.
    • Sets up and operates metalworking machines to fabricate or modify parts.
  • Perform installation, debug, repair and other field service duties that require offsite travel.
  • Trains customer employees on equipment as needed.
  • Provides project feedback to customers, project team and others as needed.
  • Actively participates in team reviews and formal design review meetings as required.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned such as estimating hours for quotes, working with customers to trouble shoot equipment on the customer’s floor.
  • May direct and lead the activities of others who are providing support on the same machine.
Salary range - $31 - $36 per hour

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Associates or better in Manufacturing Technology or related field.

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Working knowledge of computers and programs i.e. SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems

In depth experience and knowledge of close fits/tolerances; the alignment of mechanical components; and an understanding of actuators and mechanical functions as well as complex systems

Ability to read and interpret solid models, prints and machine drawings.

6-8 Years

Experience in machining and machine building

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary : $31 - $36

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