Lead Machine Builder

Axis Automation is looking for career-oriented individuals to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a small company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

Who we are: Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.

Position Title(s):  Lead Machine Builder

Salary: $26-$36/hour + travel pay

Position Description: The Lead Machine Builder constructs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for custom factory automation equipment.  This role participates in the coordination and integration of equipment and involves liaising with mechanical design engineers, controls engineers, machining specialists and project managers in accordance with all applicable plans.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Devise a plan for the build of complex assemblies
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Manage time and expectations across multiple projects
• Solve problems
• Work well in a team environment
• Ensure that changes and problems are documented and communicated properly
• Assist with preparing material for secondary processes
• Communicate with team members on project progress
• Effectively and safely operate hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill press, surface grinder, saws, and shears
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas
• Ability to train and teach less experienced machine builders

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years building custom industrial equipment or machines
• Experience leading projects in industrial automation
• Driver’s License
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally, up to 20% of the year