Machine Builder

1st shift - Machine Builder
Job Description
The Machine Builder assembles pedestal booms and hydraulic power units in a production environment, following detailed engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and standardized work instructions. This role focuses on precise mechanical and hydraulic assembly, functional testing, and quality inspection to ensure each unit meets performance, safety, and reliability standards. The position requires strong technical aptitude, careful attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production teams.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage. A 401(k) program with company match helps employees plan for the future, and HSA/FSA options, including employer contributions based on the selected benefits plan, provide additional financial flexibility. Team members enjoy paid holidays, prorated paid time off starting at 104 hours in the first year, and company end-of-year bonuses. The workplace culture emphasizes communication and recognition through quarterly lunches that share company initiatives and updates, as well as reimbursement for steel toe footwear and safety glasses to support safety and comfort on the job.
Responsibilities

• Assemble pedestal booms and hydraulic power units in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and established work instructions.
• Perform mechanical and hydraulic assembly, including installation and connection of components, fittings, hoses, cylinders, motors, pumps, valves, and related hardware.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and detailed work instructions to complete assemblies accurately.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and assembly equipment safely and effectively during daily tasks.
• Perform precision assembly and fine adjustments to ensure proper fit, alignment, operation, and overall product quality.
• Inspect components at various stages of assembly and conduct final inspection on completed products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Identify assembly problems, determine potential causes, and make appropriate adjustments or corrections to resolve issues.
• Perform functional testing of completed assemblies and assist with troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic systems as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records, documenting work performed and inspection results as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Adhere consistently to all safety guidelines and participate in maintaining a safe working environment for all team members.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of machine assembly or industrial machine building experience.
• Proven experience with installation and repair of hydraulic systems, including hoses, cylinders, pumps, valves, and related components.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems related to industrial machinery, including basic wiring and electrical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Strong mechanical assembly skills with the ability to build complex machines and subassemblies.
• Proficiency in hydraulic assembly and troubleshooting.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and assembly tools safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform precise adjustments to ensure proper fit, alignment, and operation of mechanical and hydraulic assemblies.
• Ability to identify assembly issues, analyze potential causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong adherence to safety practices and OSHA requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills to work with supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional team members.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Walton Hills, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $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.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance- Company paid life insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance- 401k company match program- Benefits start the full month after start date- Steel Toe & Safety Glass reimbursement- HSA/FSA Programs - HSA Employer contribution based on selected benefits plan- Paid Holidays- Quarterly Lunches - company initiative and updates- Paid Time Off 104 hours - prorated for 1st year- Company end of year bonuses
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Walton Hills, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Walton Hills,OH.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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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):
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