Back to jobs

Machine Builder - All Levels

Walker, Michigan, United States

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

Axis 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): Machine Builder

Position Description: The 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.  Willing to train individual with high mechanical aptitude.

 

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

  • One (1) year minimum building custom industrial equipment or machines OR high mechanical aptitude
  • Basic computer skills
  • Driver’s License
  • Willingness to travel

 

Salary: $21-$36/hour
Additional Compensation: 
Overtime pay, Travel pay
Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf