Senior Custom Machine Builder / Machine Tool Assembly Technician

Senior Custom Machine Builder / Machine Tool Assembly Technician Up to $40.00/Hour + Overtime • Pewaukee, WI Area • 100% Onsite Join an established, highly stable automation leader engineering high-value machinery and custom manufacturing solutions Take total floor-ownership of ground-up, custom robotics and automated assembly cells EXPERIENCE DEPTH 5+ Years of ground-up mechanical machine building experience, OR 2+ years of experience if backed by a strong, precision toolmaking background TECHNICAL SKILLS Advanced mechanical blueprint literacy, fluid power layout (pneumatics/hydraulics), and precision tool/shop equipment mastery SHOP INFRASTRUCTURE Modern manufacturing environment featuring dedicated shop-floor workstations utilizing advanced 3D modeling programs for real-time design referencing WORK SCHEDULE Fixed, stable 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday) TRAVEL PROFILE Minimal (~5%) travel, primarily localized within southeastern Wisconsin—be home for dinner nearly every single night EARNING POTENTIAL $30.00 – $35.00 per hour base rate, with flexibility up to $40.00 per hour for a master machine builder + premium overtime eligibility WORK TYPE Full-Time, Permanent, W-2 direct-hire position (100% onsite role; comfortable, casual shop environment) LOCATION Pewaukee, WI area (Must reside within a dependable 45-minute daily driving radius of the facility) COMPLIANCE United States Citizens or Green Card holders only (Sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available) For a true craftsman who hates the mindless repetition of high-volume line assembly and wants a technical home where problem‑solving skills are genuinely valued, this direct‑hire career track offers an ideal environment. The employer is an established, long‑standing custom automation provider that has spent decades designing and building high‑specification machinery for global manufacturers. Operating with a tight‑knit, highly collaborative team, the organization completely rejects rigid corporate silos. Mechanical builders, electrical wiremen, and the engineering staff work side‑by‑side on the floor from day one. This isn’t a position where operators install the exact same component week after week. Every system born on this production floor is a custom, complex, one‑off automation asset integrating cutting‑edge controls, robotics, vision systems, and complex fluid power networks. Once a project hits the shop floor, the assigned builder has total ownership of the build, the creative freedom to finesse alignments, and a direct line to engineering to solve technical challenges together. Backed by excellent job security, a casual workplace environment, comprehensive employee benefits, and an opening due to an upcoming retirement, this provides an exceptional long‑term home for a proud trades professional. What You Will Be Doing Building, fitting, and assembling a diverse range of small to large, high‑value, custom, one‑off automated manufacturing systems, robotic cells, assembly presses, and packaging machinery from the ground up Interpreting highly detailed blueprints, mechanical assembly drawings, and complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics to establish proper build sequencing Utilizing shop‑floor modeling stations to access 3D digital designs, checking spatial relationships and mechanical movements in real time Installing and routing electrical cables, complex pneumatic manifolds, and high‑pressure hydraulic circuits onto machine frames Finessing, shimming, and tuning precision machine components to exact tolerances, executing toolmaking‑level adjustments to ensure flawless mechanical cycling Partnering directly with the engineering team to cross‑verify designs, troubleshoot assembly bottlenecks, and iron out technical deviations on the fly Conducting quality control inspections on incoming raw materials and fabricated components prior to integration Executing the tactical breakdown, packing, and crating of completed custom machines and automated cells to prepare them for transport Mentoring, guiding, and sharing specialized trade techniques with junior technicians on the floor to maintain an elite assembly standard What We Are Looking For Machine Building Pedigree: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience executing ground‑up mechanical machine builds. Note: Candidates with a dedicated background in toolmaking or precision fixture building require a minimum of only 2 years of experience. True Craftsmanship: Deep experience building high‑speed material handling systems, precision automated lines, or custom packaging machinery. This role is not for component‑level bench assemblers. Technical Documentation Fluency: High proficiency in reading, interpreting, and building from multi‑view mechanical drawings, fabrication blueprints, and fluid power schematics. Tool & Instrument Mastery: Expert, safe operation of a wide variety of hand/power tools, machine shop equipment, and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators). Collaborative Mindset: A no‑nonsense, collaborative work ethic with the interpersonal skills required to work seamlessly alongside senior wiremen, mechanical engineers, and management. #J-18808-Ljbffr