Senior Custom Machine Builder / Machine Tool Assembly Technician

Senior Custom Machine Builder / Machine Tool Assembly Technician Job Order ID: 4648 Employment Type: Permanent Salary: $62400-83200/Yr Web Publication Date: 5/28/2026 12:00:00 AM Job Location: Pewaukee, WI 53072 Job Summary EXPERIENCE 5+ Years of Ground-Up Mechanical Machine Building OR 2+ Years if backed by a strong Toolmaking background SKILLS Advanced mechanical blueprint literacy, fluid power layout (pneumatics/hydraulics), and precision tool/shop equipment mastery DIGITAL EDGE Modern shop environment featuring dedicated CAD stations utilizing Autodesk Inventor for real‑time 3D model referencing SCHEDULE Fixed 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday) TRAVEL PROFILE Minimal (~5%) travel, primarily localized within Southeast Wisconsin—be home for dinner nearly every single night COMPENSATION $30.00 – $35.00 per hour base rate, with flexibility up to $40.00 per hour for a master machine builder + Overtime Eligibility WORK TYPE Full‑Time, Permanent, W‑2 position (100% Onsite role; comfortable, casual shop environment) LOCATION Pewaukee, WI area (Must reside within a 45‑minute drive of the facility) COMPLIANCE Must be a United States Citizen or Green Card holder 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 If you are a true craftsman who hates the mindless repetition of high‑volume line assembly and wants a technical home where your brain is actually valued, this role is built for you. We are an established, long‑standing custom automation provider that has spent decades designing and building high‑spec machinery for global manufacturers. Operating with a tight‑knit, highly collaborative team of approximately 25 employees, we reject rigid corporate silos. There is no "throwing designs over the wall" here—mechanical builders, electrical wiremen, and engineering staff work side‑by‑side from day one. This isn't a job where you 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 PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and complex fluid power networks. Once a project hits the shop floor, it is completely your baby. You have total ownership of the build, the creative freedom to finesse alignments, and a direct line to engineering to solve problems together. Backed by excellent job security, a casual workplace environment, and a position opening due to an upcoming retirement, this provides the ideal long‑term sanctuary 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 Autodesk Inventor 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 global 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. Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Comprehensive Corporate Health Insurance Package Company‑Paid Life Insurance Policy Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Protection 401(k) Retirement Plan featuring a generous company matching contribution A stable, flat organizational structure with absolute zero corporate politics #J-18808-Ljbffr Impact Recruitment Ltd