Machine Builder; Senior Level

Job Title:

Machine Builder

This position contributes to the manufacturing of quality blow molding machines, auxiliary equipment, and all sub-assemblies using power and hand tools, precision tools, and any other required equipment. The role ensures compliance with safety standards and the production of items to established quality and quantity specifications.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety standards.
• Build or manufacture according to drawing and bill of material, ensuring production quality and quantity are met.
• Proficiently use precision measuring equipment.
• Assist in the training of employees as needed.
• Provide phone or site consultation to customers/vendors when necessary.
• Perform maintenance/repair of building/installed equipment or new equipment as assigned.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure good housekeeping for safe operations.
• Assist in other departments as temporary assignments arise.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, and production personnel to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Report shortages of parts, tools, and materials promptly.
• Operate power equipment and material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.
• Possess and use personal hand tools for task performance.
• Use mainframe computer systems.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions and draw sketches of parts or products to be manufactured.
• Work with both metric and inch measurement systems.
• Submit daily time accounting, payroll information, and other requested paperwork.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics, machine building, and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform all equipment builds independently.
• Capable of building hydraulic/pneumatic systems from schematics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine start-up and troubleshooting.
• Leadership qualities.

• Forklift license and crane safety certificate are nice to have.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lansing, MI.

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $67704.00/yr.

Full Benefits Offered (Benefits Package-401k, Health, Medical, Vision, etc.)

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

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

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.