Industrial Automation Machine Builder

Job DescriptionJob Description Build the Machines That Power Modern Industry

We're a fast-scaling manufacturer of high‑precision automated equipment, accelerating production to meet surging demand from major data center initiatives with world-renowned tech partners. As an Industrial Automation Machine Builder, you’ll turn sophisticated drawings into production-ready machinery used across multiple sectors.

A Day in This Role

You start by reviewing detailed mechanical drawings and shop orders. With precision instruments in hand, you assemble frames and subassemblies, install drive systems with motors and shafts, fit drums, rolls, and bearings, and integrate pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, brackets, and guarding. You run operational tests, make mechanical adjustments, and verify tolerances. Throughout the day, you move parts and completed equipment safely using forklifts and overhead cranes, keep documentation accurate, support shipping and receiving, and help maintain a clean, efficient floor. You end your shift spotting opportunities for process improvements and planning preventative maintenance tasks.

What You Will Build and Do

• Assemble automated industrial machinery and subassemblies per engineering specifications
• Interpret complex mechanical prints and engineering drawings
• Construct: frame assemblies; drive systems (motors/shafts); drums, rolls, bearings; pneumatics and hydraulics; sensors, brackets, guarding
• Execute operational testing, fine mechanical adjustments, and final tolerance verification
• Move equipment/parts safely with forklifts and cranes (rigging experience valued)
• Assist with shipping and receiving of machinery and components
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and document work accurately
• Champion safety procedures and continuous improvement on the production floor

Required Background

• 3–5+ years as a Mechanical Assembler, Machine Builder, or Industrial Automation Technician
• Fluency in reading mechanical drawings/prints
• Proficient with hand tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, pi tapes, etc.)
• Hands-on history assembling automated industrial equipment
• Forklift and crane rigging experience (certifications )
• Ability to stand/walk and lift up to 100 lbs as needed
• Clear communication skills; working knowledge of Outlook, MS Office, and ERP systems

• Trade school, associate degree, or relevant technical certifications
• Maintenance or field service experience
• Willingness to work significant overtime

Why You'll Be Excited

• Explosive growth: Driven by major data center programs with global tech leaders
• Robust pipeline: Over $80M already booked for next year
• Expansion in motion: New facility and increased production capacity
• High impact: Your builds support large-scale industrial and tech infrastructure
• Long-term runway: Strong potential for stable, enduring career growth

Core Competencies

• Electrical schematics literacy
• Mechanical and general troubleshooting
• Machine building/assembly expertise
• Pneumatics: setup and troubleshooting
• Hydraulics: assembly and diagnosis
• Exposure to 120/208/240/480V industrial systems
• Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance
• Maintenance and repair fundamentals
• Mechanical assembly skills
• Blueprint reading
• High School diploma or GED