Machine Builder

Job Title: Machine Builder – 3rd Shift Job Description

This 3rd shift Machine Builder role focuses on supporting sanitation and maintenance activities in a refrigerated food and beverage production facility. You will disassemble machinery for sanitation, reassemble equipment to prepare for first-shift production, and perform preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on various machines. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, comfort working in cold environments, and strict adherence to safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Break down production machinery at the end of the shift to prepare equipment for sanitation.

• Coordinate with sanitation teams to ensure machines are properly cleaned and ready for reassembly.

• Reassemble machinery after sanitation to ensure equipment is fully operational for first-shift production.

• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of machines during downtime to improve reliability and reduce unplanned outages.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues on industrial equipment and perform necessary repairs.

• Rebuild machine components, including ceiling heads, as needed during downtime.

• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to correctly build, assemble, and maintain machinery.

• Use hand tools and power tools to complete mechanical assembly, adjustments, and repairs safely and efficiently.

• Follow and enforce safety procedures, including proper lockout/tagout practices, during all maintenance and machine-building activities.

• Maintain an organized work area and care for personal tools and equipment.

• Work collaboratively with the maintenance department and production teams to support smooth operations.

• Wear required personal protective equipment when working in food production areas and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards.

• Support continuous improvement of the preventative maintenance program and overall equipment performance.

• Work a consistent 3rd shift schedule and contribute to coverage across a 45–50 hour workweek.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience as a Machine Builder or Heavy Mechanical Assembler.

• Proven experience with mechanical assembly and machine building in an industrial environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and detailed work instructions.

• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and related equipment.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial machines.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Understanding and practical application of lockout/tagout safety procedures.

• Comfort working in cold, refrigerated areas within a food and beverage production environment.

• Ability to fully suit up in appropriate PPE (lab coat, hair net, rubber gloves, beard net, etc.) when required.

• Reliability in attendance and consistent ability to report to work on the scheduled 3rd shift.

• Capability to work 45–50 hours per week on an overnight schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in food and beverage manufacturing is beneficial, though industrial or automotive experience is also valuable.

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

• Ownership of a basic mechanic tool set with metric tools (such as wrenches and screwdrivers).

• Experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial setting.

• Familiarity with machine maintenance programs and industrial equipment.

• Ability to work effectively within a maintenance team of multiple technicians.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability options. Health savings and flexible spending accounts support smart financial planning for healthcare needs. Paid time off eligibility begins in the first year, providing a week of PTO to support work-life balance. The organization emphasizes safety, structured preventative maintenance, and a collaborative maintenance team environment, offering stability, consistent hours, and the opportunity to grow technical skills in a modern food and beverage facility.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food and beverage production facility that manufactures hummus and salsa, with many work areas located in cold, refrigerated spaces. Team members must be comfortable working in low temperatures and fully suiting up in required personal protective equipment, including lab coat, hair net, rubber gloves, beard net, and other food-safe gear when entering production areas. The position is a 3rd shift opening, typically running from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., starting Sunday night, with work weeks averaging 45–50 hours. You will work as part of a maintenance department of approximately 14 people, using a variety of hand and power tools and your own basic mechanic tool set. The environment prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to strict preventative maintenance and food safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr.

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.

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 Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.