Machine Builder

Aerotek

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Job Title: Machine Builder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Builder to join our team, responsible for constructing various food-grade machines. These machines vary in size and complexity, requiring both mechanical and electrical expertise. You will be tasked with wiring panels, reading schematics, and building crates for shipping. Your role will involve mechanical assembly, small welding tasks, utilizing hand tools, and working with blueprints, nuts, bolts, and more. Additionally, you will handle electrical wiring, read electrical prints, and install panels.

Responsibilities

  • Build and assemble various food-grade machines, both large and small.
  • Wire panels and read schematics to ensure accurate electrical connections.
  • Construct crates for shipping machines post-build.
  • Perform mechanical assembly, including small welds and using hand tools.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Install electrical panels and conduct wiring tasks.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in wiring inside panels.
  • Experience in machine assembly beyond simple part assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with welding.
  • Knowledge of VFDs.
  • Pneumatic experience.
  • Machining skills.

Why Work Here?

We offer a quarterly bonus program, with the potential to earn up to 35% of your gross income, providing a significant financial incentive. With a long-standing history of financial stability, our company prides itself on never having lost money. Our close-knit and collaborative culture is fostered by the owner, who treats employees like family, ensuring a supportive and interactive work environment.

Work Environment

The work hours are from 6am to 2:30pm on the first shift, with flexibility for overtime as desired. The facility spans 80,000 square feet, with 10,000 square feet dedicated to office space and 70,000 square feet for plant operations. The plant includes areas for legacy equipment storage, shipping preparation, and manufacturing. It houses a machine shop with CNC machines and manual mills. The team consists of 17 individuals, working directly under the VP of Operations, fostering a laid-back and interactive culture. The dress code is casual to business casual, varying by day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Haven, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South Haven,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2025.

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.

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