Hands-On Industrial Automation Machine Builder

Rhinotoolhouse; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhino Tool House in Livonia, MI is seeking an Automation Machine Builder to assemble and troubleshoot custom industrial automation equipment from drawings and schematics. You will install conveyors, motors, pneumatic lines, and control components, and perform basic electrical wiring with attention to safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with technical certification or an associate degree preferred, and 3+ years in industrial mechanical assembly or related

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with assembly, testing, and startup of automation equipment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and workplace organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble custom machinery per drawings and specs.
• Install conveyors, lifting tables, rotary systems, and guarding.
• Assemble bearings, gears, motors, chains, belts, actuators.
• Install pneumatic tubing, valves, cylinders and related components.
• Perform basic electrical wiring/terminations per drawings.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and skilled trades; follow safety and OSHA rules.

Skills

Interpreting drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Quality and detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification/Associate degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Diagnostic equipment

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Job description

Rhino Tool House in Livonia, MI is seeking an Automation Machine Builder to assemble and troubleshoot custom industrial automation equipment from drawings and schematics. You will install conveyors, motors, pneumatic lines, and control components, and perform basic electrical wiring with attention to safety and quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with technical certification or an associate degree preferred, and 3+ years in industrial mechanical assembly or related