Machine Builder - Automation Systems; BOS

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: BOS Innovations LLC - Lexington, KY

Training and Travel Requirement: This role includes a four-week training period at our Canadian facility. Candidates must be eligible, and willing to travel for project installs across Canada and the US.

As a Machine Builder, you will play a hands‑on role in integrating equipment and building robotic cells from the ground up, particularly within automotive automation environments. We’re looking for individuals with experience acting as a technical lead on projects and a desire to continue developing their leadership abilities within our team.

In this role, you will build, assemble, plumb, erect, test, disassemble, and install automated machinery and fixtures. You will work from engineered drawings and schematics, identifying and documenting any errors, adjustments, or improvements needed to ensure the system is functional, efficient, ergonomic, safe, and visually well‑constructed.

• Analyze drawings and coordinate with engineering to make changes where improvements can be made to reduce rework and enable an efficient build, increase accuracy, enhance functionality, and make post‑installation maintenance easier.
• Obtain and organize materials required to construct automated machinery.
• Fabricate parts operating various fabrication equipment including plasma cutter, manual lathe, manual mill, pedestal grinders, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, band saws, hand grinders, drill presses, etc.
• Conduct tests of parts to identify defects and ensure parts meet required specifications.
• Assemble Machines and tooling using approved design packages, build kits, and tooling kits.
• Generate solutions to machine build problems and implement.
• Complete modifications to existing equipment due to engineering changes.
• Attend area whiteboard meetings for planning area activities.
• Attend project white board meetings to present if directed, acknowledging the progress and plan, understanding the status of other disciplines, understand upcoming key milestones and project risk.
• Participate in design reviews to analyze mechanical designs and identify areas of improvement to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement BOS Standards, identify potential areas of improvement and present them to the Build Team Supervisor.
• Create a layout plan for plumbing while considering efficiency, functionality, future maintenance and appearance.
• Complete the mounting and plumbing of the system including piping assembly, installing water and hydraulic supply and creating pneumatic plates.

BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America, and able to travel to Canada as required.

You have experience in the automation manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of machine‑building processes, welding practices, and safe operating procedures. You’re skilled at organizing components, interpreting blueprints and schematics, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You communicate clearly, work well both independently and within a team, and bring strong critical thinking, time management, and prioritization skills.

You’re comfortable operating hand and power tools, including grinders, plasma cutters, and torches, and you’re able to travel for machine installations when required. You thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment and take pride in delivering high‑quality, reliable work.

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual profit sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Flexible extended health and dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Career planning and goal setting
• Internal advancement opportunities

• Staff appreciation lunches & socials
• Bi‑annual company events
• Employee recognition programs