Machine Builder

Kids for the Future; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Machine Builder/System Technician to assemble, install, debug, and troubleshoot a range of industrial equipment. You will use electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools, read electrical schematics and CAD drawings, and collaborate with a project team.

The role requires travel up to 25% and a minimum of two years in an industrial setting. A high school diploma is required, with an associate's degree or technical certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical/trade school certificate in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical technology preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, debug, and troubleshoot various types of industrial equipment.
• Use electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools to complete tasks.
• Read and interpret schematics and build drawings to guide assembly.
• Support compliance with quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical CAD drawings

Hand tools

Reading blueprints

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree/technical certificate

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

Job description

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Description

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Work both independently and as part of a project team.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Maintain own set of tools.
• Work nights and weekends as needed.
• Travel up to 25% annually is required.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Electrical

• Organize and maintain electrical schematics, shop materials, job inventory, and tools to ensure the panel shop portrays a professional image.
• Wire electrical sub-panels from schematics and customer specifications.
• Modify enclosures as required to fit components.
• Operate a variety of labeling devices and machines.
• Install cord grips, hardware, and flexible or rigid conduit to interconnect enclosures.
• Understand the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
• Apply industry electrical code, including NEC, ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA standards.

Mechanical

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specification manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
• Understand the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists or lifts.
• Lay out, drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as drills, grinders, saws, and hammer drills.
• Apply working understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Measure and lay out floor plans for systems using mathematics as needed.
• Verify conformance of parts using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical/trade school certificate in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical technology preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related hands-on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical CAD drawings.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools.

Summary

Under the direction of the Shop Supervisor, the Machine Builder/System Technician uses schematics and CAD drawings to assemble, install, debug, and troubleshoot various types of industrial equipment. The role requires the use of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools to complete day-to-day tasks. The System Technician should have a working knowledge of machine construction and operation, electrical schematics, and electrical components.