Machine Assembler

Paper Machinery Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Paper Machinery Corporation in Milwaukee, WI seeks a skilled Machine Assembler to join our precision manufacturing team. You will assemble complex machinery from components, read drawings, install bearings, shafts, gears, motors, and drives, and verify dimensions with precision tools.

You will troubleshoot, ensure quality workmanship, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Experience reading mechanical drawings or blueprints.
• Proven mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex, high-precision machinery per drawings and BOMs.
• Install bearings, shafts, gears, motors, drives, tooling and other components.
• Read drawings, interpret documentation and verify dimensions.
• Set up, align and test machine components for proper operation.

Skills

Read blueprints

Mechanical assembly

Power tools

Precision measuring

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Hand tools

Job description

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) | Milwaukee, WI $31.00–$35.00 per hour | Full-Time

Build Precision Machinery. Build Your Career.

Paper Machinery Corporation (PMC) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced paperboard cup and container forming equipment, helping customers around the world produce high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions. For more than 70 years, PMC has built its reputation on engineering excellence, innovation, and exceptional customer support, serving some of the world’s most recognized foodservice and consumer packaging brands. With a commitment to quality, advanced manufacturing, and continuous improvement, PMC offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact.

We are seeking an experienced Machine Assembler to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual who enjoys hands-on work, precision assembly, troubleshooting, and seeing a complex machine come together from individual components.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble complex, high-precision machinery and mechanical assemblies according to engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Install bearings, shafts, gears, motors, drives, tooling, and other mechanical components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and related documentation.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions, fits, and alignment.
• Set up, adjust, align, and test machine components to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality, accuracy, and workmanship.
• Work closely with Engineering, Machining, Electrical, and other manufacturing teams to resolve assembly issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Take ownership of the quality and performance of the equipment you build.

What We’re Looking For

• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to work accurately with tight tolerances and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify problems, determine the cause, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to quality and workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assembling industrial machinery, automated equipment, packaging machinery, or other complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with bearings, gears, shafts, drive systems, pneumatics, or hydraulics.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Experience troubleshooting and testing completed machinery.
• Technical school or mechanical training is a plus.

Why Join PMC?

• Work on sophisticated, custom-built machinery rather than repetitive production assembly
• Opportunity to develop advanced mechanical and technical skills
• Training and additional schooling provided as needed
• Work on machines that are installed and operated around the world
• Collaborative manufacturing environment focused on quality, innovation, and craftsmanship
• Employee-owned company

About Paper Machinery Corporation

Paper Machinery Corporation is a global leader in forming machinery for paperboard cups, containers, lids, and custom packages. PMC’s machines are used by customers around the world, with more than 2,500 installations in over 40 countries. The company designs and manufactures its sophisticated equipment at its Milwaukee headquarters.

If you are a mechanically skilled professional who takes pride in building complex equipment and wants a career where your work has a direct impact on the finished machine, we’d like to hear from you.