Machine Builder

Machine Builder / Mechanical Assembler

Location: Lake County, OH
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience

Build Custom Machinery. Work with Your Hands. Take Pride in What You Create.

Our client is seeking a skilled Machine Builder / Mechanical Assembler to join a growing manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building equipment from the ground up, working from blueprints, and using a variety of fabrication and assembly techniques.

If you have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands‑on work, and take pride in producing quality equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

• Assemble custom machinery and mechanical systems from engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Fit, align, and install structural components and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, and forming materials.
• Weld structural components using MIG and/or TIG welding processes.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, drill presses, tapping machines, and other shop tools.
• Inspect completed assemblies using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Troubleshoot mechanical fitment and alignment issues during the assembly process.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in machine building, mechanical assembly, or industrial fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with:
  • MIG and/or TIG welding
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • Band saws, chop saws, drill presses, and tapping equipment
  • Precision measuring tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in welding, fabrication, or machine building.
• Basic electrical assembly or panel mounting experience.

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Clean, safe, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

If you're looking for a hands‑on career where your mechanical skills are valued and you can build custom equipment from start to finish, we'd like to hear from you!