Machine Builder

Job Title: Machine Builder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Builder to join our team in constructing food manufacturing equipment in a job shop environment. You will be responsible for reading blueprints and assembling pizza machines using a variety of hand and power tools. Your tasks will include fabricating steel, installing conveyor systems, gearboxes, motors, and performing electrical wiring on food manufacturing machines. This role requires travel 30-40% of the year once permanent, with all expenses, travel, and per diem covered.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to build food manufacturing equipment.

• Utilize hand and power tools such as wrenches, sockets, drills, screwdrivers, saws, and air guns for machine fabrication.

• Cut and fabricate steel using a torch.

• Install conveyor systems, gearboxes, and motors.

• Perform electrical wiring on food manufacturing machines.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in reading blueprints.

• Experience with mechanical assembly and machine building.

• Ability to use hand tools (must have own tools).

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

• Experience with welding is a plus.

• Background in food processing equipment is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and growing industry where you'll work in a clean and temperature-regulated environment. Our company continuously expands its customer base, ensuring a busy and stable work environment. We provide opportunities for personal growth and professional development within the food equipment manufacturing sector.

Work Environment

The job operates on a 1st Shift schedule from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, ensuring a steady 40-hour workweek with no overtime on contract. The facility is brand new, spanning 200,000 square feet, and is located in Munster, IN. With great lighting and temperature regulation, the environment is extremely clean, catering to the food industry. The dress code requires jeans, steel-toed boots, a long sleeve shirt, and PPE. The culture is that of a job shop where employees often work independently or with one other person, taking responsibility for their own tasks and ensuring all work is completed efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Munster, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Munster,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.