Machine Tool Technician – Custom Machinery (1st Shift

Machine Tool Technician – Custom Machinery (1st Shift)

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Salary: $/Yr

Web Publication Date: 8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location:

Pewaukee, WI 53072

Job Function:

Machine Tool Technician – Custom Machinery (1st Shift)

Up to $40.00/Hour + Overtime Greater Milwaukee Area 1st Shift

• COMPENSATION: $30.00 – $40.00/Hour Starting Baseline (commensurate with machine building depth) + Premium Overtime Eligibility + Full Corporate Benefits Package
• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Exclusive 1st Shift | Monday – Friday (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) | Occasional field travel for system installations and customer site commissioning
• TECHNICAL FOCUS:
  Precision mechanical assembly of custom, high-value, one-off automated manufacturing equipment, processing systems, robotics, and packaging machinery
• SCHEMATIC LITERACY:
  Proven mastery reading and interpreting detailed mechanical blueprints, structural assembly drawings, and fluid power schematics
• SHOP ENVIRONMENT:
  Clean, modern, highly collaborative team setting with dedicated space for complete machine builds and pre-shipment runoffs
• REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily commuting distance of the Greater Milwaukee / Waukesha County area

If you are a skilled mechanical specialist who takes pride in assembling complex, high-value systems from the ground up—rather than sitting at a bench performing repetitive production assembly—this direct-hire Machine Tool Technician seat offers the ideal professional home. Working with an established, highly respected regional custom machinery builder, you will assemble unique, one-of-a-kind manufacturing systems, processing equipment, and robotic cells for diverse industrial clients.

In this role, no two projects are identical. You will take full ownership of custom builds, working step-by-step from raw frames to fully integrated, precision machinery. Supported by a collaborative project team of engineers and technicians, you will refine mechanical fits, route fluid lines, and prepare advanced systems for client runoff and site installation.

• Assemble Custom Machinery:
  Build a wide variety of small to large, high-value, custom, one-off automated manufacturing equipment, processing systems, robotics, and packaging systems from the ground up.
• Interpret Blueprints & Schematics:
  Read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly prints to determine exact tolerances, component layout, and operational sequences.
• Execute Mechanical Alignment:
  Utilize hand/power tools and precision measuring equipment to connect, align, shim, and secure complex mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Install Cable & Fluid Lines:
  Mount and route electrical cables, pneumatic lines, and high-pressure hydraulic systems across active machine frames.
• Troubleshoot & Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with project engineering teams to diagnose mechanical fit issues, refine clearances, and resolve build roadblocks on active project floors.
• Prepare Machinery for Shipment:
  Safely break down, label, and pack out completed custom automation cells and machinery for secure transport and client delivery.
• Field Installation & Mentorship:
  Travel occasionally to client facilities for system installation and startup support while providing technical guidance and coaching to junior assemblers as needed.
• Shop Maintenance & Safety:
  Maintain a clean, organized assembly bay adhering strictly to quality control benchmarks, safety guidelines, and 5S workplace standards.

• Proven Experience as a Machine Tool Technician, Custom Machine Builder, or Precision Mechanical Assembler working on industrial machinery or capital equipment.
• Schematic & Drawing Mastery:
  Deep capability reading and executing complex multi-page mechanical assembly prints, submittals, and fluid power schematics.
• Tool & Metrology Proficiency:
  Hands-on mastery of power/hand tools, precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers), and standard machine shop equipment.
• Quality & Safety Mindset:
  High level of detail orientation regarding mechanical fits, sequence adherence, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Travel Flexibility:
  Willingness for occasional travel to support on-site machine installations and field startups.
• Employment Stability & Requirements:
  Reliable, steady work history demonstrating mechanical problem-solving ability; US Citizenship or Green Card required.