Machine Builder (1707193)  $40.00 - $56.00 per hour

Itasca, IL
Contract

The Machine Builder is responsible for assembling, debugging, and installing entire machines and systems to meet customer specifications and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute all phases of machine construction.
• Assemble machines and systems from drawings and verbal instructions.
• Record changes to machine parts and assemblies on engineering drawings using established procedures.
• Debug and adjust entire machines, working with engineering as needed.
• Adjust cam timing, rotary positions, and other components to ensure proper functionality.
• Provide guidance to junior builders and team members.
• Fabricate critical machine components as necessary.
• Collaborate with electrical personnel to address electrical and programming issues.
• Use knowledge of pneumatic functions, devices, and fittings to achieve desired results.
• Complete commissioning documentation and organize all project-related prints and materials.
• Modify machine parts and assemblies, consulting engineering for major or critical changes.
• Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for machine safety devices and guards.
• Interact with customers as needed.
• Install and service machines at customer sites, including domestic and international travel.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Properly maintain tools and equipment to ensure efficiency and safety.
• Follow detailed work instructions and maintain checklists.
• Contribute to departmental and organizational goals.
• Recommend improvements to support company growth and efficiency.
• Comply with International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school certification.
• 1–2 years of related experience, including basic machine assembly.
• Journeyman toolmaker or equivalent skills preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment such as:
• Inspection and measurement tools (e.g., Vernier, calipers, scales).
• Hand tools (e.g., wrenches, pliers, power drills).
• Machinery (e.g., milling machines, surface grinders, lathes).

Job Specifications

• Physical activity includes standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, and bending.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force.
• Visual acuity to read instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability to comprehend verbal instructions.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to high noise levels and physical hazards, including moving mechanical parts and electrical currents.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

Additional Information

• Employment is subject to pre-employment screening.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for work visas is not available.

Upon Applying:

You’ll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position.  Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Employees and applicants are provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement, and access to programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or parental status, and will not be discriminated against for any other legally protected group or status.