Custom Machine BuilderUp to $40.00/Hour + Overtime • Pewaukee, WI Area • 100% Onsite • 1st ShiftExperience Depth: 5+ Years of Ground-Up Mechanical Machine Building, OR 2+ Years if Backed by a Precision Toolmaking BackgroundTechnical Skills: Advanced Mechanical Blueprint Literacy, Fluid Power Layout (Pneumatics/Hydraulics), and Precision Tool MasteryShop Infrastructure: Modern Workspace Featuring On-Floor Workstations with Advanced 3D Modeling Programs for Real-Time Design ReferenceWork Schedule: Fixed, Stable 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Monday through FridayGovernment Compliance: Must Be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)This role is perfect for a skilled artisan who craves challenging and rewarding work that values problem-solving skills over repetitive assembly tasks. Joining a respected custom automation company, you’ll be part of a collaborative team where builders, wiremen, and engineers work together side by side.Every project in this facility is a unique, technologically advanced automation system incorporating cutting-edge controls, robotics, and more. You’ll have ownership of your builds, freedom for precision adjustments, and direct access to the engineering team.ResponsibilitiesBuild custom automated systems, robotic cells, assembly presses, and packaging machinery from scratch.Interpret detailed blueprints, assembly drawings, and complex schematics to plan build sequences.Use 3D modeling stations for real-time design reference and verification.Install electrical cables, pneumatic manifolds, and hydraulic circuits onto machine frames.Adjust machine components to precise tolerances and collaborate closely with engineers to troubleshoot.Mentor junior technicians and ensure elite assembly standards are maintained.Handle the breakdown, packing, and crating of completed machines for transport.RequirementsAt least 5 years of experience in mechanical machine building, or 2 years with a toolmaking background.Experience building high-speed material handling systems or custom packaging machinery.Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and fluid power schematics.Expertise with hand and power tools, machine shop equipment, and precision measurement tools.Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.Must reside within a 45-minute driving radius of Pewaukee, WI.