Machine Assembler

Aerotek; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Custom Machine Builder for a direct hire/contract-to-hire role in the White Bear Lake/St. Paul area. You will build custom machines from blueprint to testing, reading schematics, and integrating mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.

Join a team that values hands-on capabilities and problem-solving to deliver diverse automation projects. Onsite work with a structured schedule and competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience in machine building, industrial assembly, maintenance, or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Build custom machinery and equipment from start to finish.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues.
• Perform fabrication, machining, and welding as needed.
• Test and verify machine performance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Industrial assembly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding/machining

Job description

Custom Machine Builder | Direct Hire

Location:

White Bear Lake, MN

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay:

$25-$35+/hr DOE

Build Custom Machinery From the Ground Up

We're looking for a skilled Custom Machine Builder to join a growing team in White Bear Lake. This direct-hire opportunity offers hands‑on work building custom machines, fixtures, and automation equipment from blueprint to final testing.

Responsibilities

• Build custom machinery and equipment from start to finish
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues
• Perform fabrication, machining, and welding as needed
• Test and verify machine performance
• Work closely with engineers and technicians on custom projects

Qualifications

• Experience in machine building, industrial assembly, maintenance, or fabrication
• Strong blueprint and schematic reading skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or automation systems preferred
• Welding or machining experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Direct-hire opportunity
• Clean, organized shop environment
• Variety of custom projects
• Opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact

If you enjoy building, troubleshooting, and creating unique equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.