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Machine Builder

$58.24k - $62.4k

Industrial Machine Builder/Install Tech

  • 1st shift
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • $28-$40+/hr

Job Description

The Industrial Machine Builder assembles, rebuilds, troubleshoots, and tests custom industrial machinery and automated equipment. This role works from blueprints and engineering drawings to install mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while ensuring equipment meets safety, quality, and customer requirements. We also have an installation technician.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of machine building, industrial assembly, or mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and assembly skills.
  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems .
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings .
  • Experience with motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and related components.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools.
  • Electrical wiring, welding/fabrication, forklift, or overhead crane experience is a plus.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with engineering and production teams.
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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