Machine Builder

Job Title: Custom Equipment Machine Builder

Job Description

The Custom Equipment Machine Builder is responsible for assembling, building, and integrating industrial machinery, primarily focusing on palletizers and related automated equipment. This role involves working with detailed mechanical drawings, schematics, and build prints. A strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and hands-on experience with tools, machine components, and industrial assemblies are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow engineering prints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Assemble custom palletizer systems and automated mechanical equipment from the ground up.
• Fit, align, and install mechanical components including frames, conveyors, pneumatics, guarding, motors, and gearboxes.
• Conduct mechanical setups, adjustments, and alignments to meet functional requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience with low voltage, hand tools, and wire pulling.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Mechanical mindset with skills in welding, schematic interpretation, machine building, fabrication, and assembly.

Work Environment

The work environment is in custom manufacturing with shifts available on both days and nights. The 3rd shift operates from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, Sunday night through Thursday night. Training will occur on the day shift, Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.