Machine Builder

The Machine Builder assembles, installs, and integrates mechanical sub-assemblies and automation equipment according to engineering drawings and build documentation. This role focuses on building industrial machinery and custom mechanical systems, performing machine setup and alignment, installing pneumatic components, and ensuring all assemblies meet quality and design specifications. The Machine Builder works closely with engineering and project teams to support project timelines while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and machine components according to engineering drawings and build documentation.
• Install machine guarding, framework, linear motion components, and mechanical hardware.
• Assembl e and integrate automation equipment and custom machinery for industrial applications.
• Perform machine setup, alignment, and adjustment activities to ensure proper operation.
• Install and connect basic pneumatic components and tubing in accordance with specifications.
• Verify that all assemblies meet quality standards and design specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical fit-up and assembly issues as they arise.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and standard shop equipment safely and effectively during builds.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to support and meet project timelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with shop practices.
• Work under the guidance of a Machine Build Leader as the second Machine Builder on the floor.
• Coordinate with team members responsible for pneumatic and electrical assembly to ensure seamless integration of systems.

• Experience assembling industrial machinery, automation equipment, or custom mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and assembly prints.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and standard shop equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pneumatic components and basic pneumatic system installation.
• Attention to detail to ensure assemblies meet quality and design specifications.
• Experience as a machine builder, mechanical assembler, or mechanical technician.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a Machine Build Leader and within a project team.

• Forklift certification.
• Aerial lift certification.
• Experience working with automation systems and industrial machinery.
• Experience collaborating with teams handling pneumatic and electrical assembly.
• Comfort working in a new facility and helping establish build processes and standards.

You will join a growing operation in a brand-new facility dedicated to expanding production capabilities and bringing established products into a new environment. The role offers the opportunity to be one of the first technical hires, providing significant visibility and impact as the site scales. You will work closely with experienced leadership and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to complex automation and industrial machinery projects while contributing to a clean, modern, and well-organized shop environment.

This position is based in a brand-new industrial facility being developed as an additional site to take on product transferred from another location. You will work as the second Machine Builder on the floor under a Machine Build Leader, in coordination with a General Manager, a Program Manager, and team members responsible for pneumatic and electrical assembly. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule on a standard day shift.

The environment includes the use of hand tools, power tools, standard shop equipment, and material handling equipment such as forklifts or aerial lifts. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with a focus on precision mechanical, pneumatic, and automation work in a modern shop setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Windsor, ON.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor, ON.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical,…