Machine Builder

Job Title: Machine BuilderJob DescriptionThis role focuses on mechanically building industrial conveyor and filtration systems from the ground up using blueprints, bills of material, sketches, and verbal or written instructions. Machine Builders assemble approximately 9095% of each conveyor system mechanically, working with a variety of components, tools, and materials to create high-quality industrial equipment. Electrical work is not part of this position, allowing you to concentrate on mechanical assembly, fitting, welding, and equipment installation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and blueprints in detail to understand build requirements.
• Lay out components and determine the proper sequence of mechanical assembly for conveyor and filtration systems.
• Mechanically build conveyor systems from individual components, completing approximately 9095% of the mechanical build.
• Fit and assemble parts using a variety of hand and power tools to achieve proper alignment and function.
• Hand cut, grind, fasten, and fit components as required to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Perform welding tasks when applicable, including basic MIG and tack welding, to support mechanical assembly.
• Install coolant piping, tanks, and hydraulic lines as part of the overall conveyor and material-handling system build.
• Move and position larger components throughout the assembly process, using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Utilize overhead cranes when necessary to safely lift, move, and position heavy or bulky components.
• Inspect completed work against prints, specifications, and quality standards to ensure proper assembly and operation.
• Identify defective components, assembly issues, or quality concerns and take corrective action as needed.
• Work independently from prints, BOMs, and instructions, especially at higher skill levels, without step-by-step direction.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting during assembly to ensure components fit and function correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the build process.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and mandatory overtime requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when using tools, welding equipment, and overhead cranes.

Essential Skills

• Industrial mechanical assembly or machine-building experience, ideally with ground-up industrial equipment builds.
• Some welding experience (MIG and tack) with the ability to support mechanical assembly through basic welding tasks.
• Strong blueprint reading ability, including the capacity to read and interpret detailed assembly drawings from top to bottom.
• Comfort working from detailed prints, BOMs, sketches, and written or verbal instructions to assemble larger industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience using a variety of hand and power tools for cutting, grinding, fastening, fitting, and assembly work.
• Mechanical aptitude with a clear understanding of how components fit together in complex conveyor and filtration systems.
• Ability to perform fitting, fastening, cutting, grinding, and mechanical assembly accurately and efficiently.
• Basic shop math skills, including working with fractions and decimals in measurements and layouts.
• Ability to inspect own work, identify quality or assembly issues, and make necessary adjustments.
• Experience with mechanical troubleshooting during assembly to ensure proper fit and operation.
• Requirement to bring and use personal hand tools appropriate for mechanical assembly work.
• At least 12 years of related experience or training in mechanical assembly, machine building, fabrication, or comparable hands-on work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pipe fitting experience, particularly in industrial or mechanical applications.
• Prior conveyor-building experience, including assembly of larger conveyor or material-handling systems.
• Experience installing coolant piping, tanks, and hydraulic lines on industrial equipment.
• Fabrication experience, including cutting, fitting, and preparing components for assembly and welding.
• Overhead crane experience for safely lifting and positioning heavy components.
• Background in mechanical assembly roles such as equipment assembler, conveyor builder, fabricator, or panel builder.
• Experience working from mechanical schematics and wiring diagrams, even though electrical work is not required in this role.
• Exposure to hydraulics and mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work effectively on either 1st or 2nd shift and meet mandatory overtime requirements of approximately 10 hours per pay period.

Why Work Here?You join a growing organization experiencing strong demand for its conveyor and tank systems, offering the chance to do true mechanical machine-building rather than repetitive production work. You can choose between 1st and 2nd shift options, with a shift differential available on 2nd shift and eligibility for a performance-based pay increase after 90 days. Benefits start on day one, including two weeks of vacation, access to a free on-site health clinic, an on-site fitness center, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. You will help build conveyor and material-handling systems used across diverse industrial markets such as aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and heavy equipment, providing variety, challenge, and long-term career development. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an industrial manufacturing environment focused on building larger conveyor systems, filtration equipment, tanks, and related material-handling equipment. The work is hands-on and mechanically intensive, involving industrial equipment assembly, frequent use of hand and power tools, cutting and grinding operations, fitting and fastening components, and welding when applicable. You will regularly move and position components, including heavy parts, and use overhead cranes to handle large assemblies safely. The environment is production-oriented yet project-focused, with both 1st shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM) and 2nd shift (3:00 PM 11:00 PM) opportunities available. Mandatory overtime of approximately 10 hours per two-week pay period is required, typically during the week, resulting in about 45 hours of work per week without the need for regular weekend work. Dress is appropriate for an industrial shop setting, with adherence to safety and personal protective equipment requirements. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, OH. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $56160.00/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.see me for benefits, lots of great things on there ------------------ Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, OH. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

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.

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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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