1st Shift: Made-to-Order Machinery Builder

Ethos; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Short/Long term disability

Training & development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an Assembly/Machine Building Technician to construct made-to-order machines from drawings and specs. You will read blueprints, work from sketches, and follow verbal instructions to build a machine from start to finish in a low-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year manufacturing or mechanical experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with hydraulic components and 12V wiring. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1+ year manufacturing or mechanical work experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with industrial equipment experience.
• Forklift experience is a plus or trainable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/custom-build machines per drawings and specifications.
• Work from prints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Maintain attention to detail and safe work habits.
• Build machines from start to finish in a low-volume environment.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Hydraulic knowledge

12V wiring basics

Hand tools

Overhead cranes

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Overhead cranes

Electrical hand tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Ethos is seeking an Assembly/Machine Building Technician to construct made-to-order machines from drawings and specs. You will read blueprints, work from sketches, and follow verbal instructions to build a machine from start to finish in a low-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year manufacturing or mechanical experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with hydraulic components and 12V wiring. Forklift experience is a plus.