Mechatronics Technician III - Lead Mechanical Mach

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* Job Title:

** Mechatronics Technician III - Lead Mechanical Machine Builder

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* Location:

** Bradenton, Fl

** Compensation:**  $28-$32/hr (based on experience)

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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

** About the Role*
* We are seeking highly skilled Mechanical/Mechatronics to join our growing team of assembly experts. In this senior-level role, you'll be assembling, debugging, and commissioning custom automated and packaging machinery from the ground up-no maintenance or repetitive work. You will serve as a hands-on builder, technical resource, and mentor, driving innovation on our manufacturing floor.

** Key Duties*
* + Machine Assembly

+ Independently build complex machines from scratch per company standards

+ Assemble frames, mechanical stations, sub-assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion control systems.

+ Redline drawings, provide actionable feedback, and collaborate closely with engineering.

+ Debug & Troubleshooting

+ Lead machine debug efforts, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical and functional issues.

+ Test, troubleshoot, and commission new machinery.

+ Interface with PLCs and controls at a functional level (read ladder logic, interpret fault codes).

+ Fabrication & Process Improvement

+ Perform intermediate fabrication (manual mill/lathe, welding, plasma cutting).

+ Identify and drive improvements in assembly processes and standards.

+ Leadership & Mentorship

+ Mentor Tech I and Tech II employees.

+ Lead by example in workmanship, safety, and company values.

** Qualifications (Required)*
* + 5-10 years of hands-on machine building experience (
** NOT maintenance or production line assembly** ).

+ Proven expertise in building automated machines from scratch, not just working from plans.

+ Deep mechanical skills - frame and assembly building, troubleshooting, and testing.

+ Experience in a custom machine-building environment.

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Experience with intermediate-level electrical assembly, wiring, and controls/interface.

+ Operation of basic fabrication equipment.

Note:

This role emphasizes high-level, mechanical machine building from scratch-NOT maintenance or repetitive assembly. Candidates with only maintenance experience will not be considered.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

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