Machine Builder

ATC Automation; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading automation company in Cookeville, TN, is seeking a Machine Builder to assemble and repair machines using precision tools. The role focuses on quality, teamwork, and improvement in a high-performance environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience or a technical certificate, along with skills in blueprint reading and mechanical assembly. Join a committed team, enjoy a competitive benefits package, and grow within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience or technical certificate in a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of bill of materials (BOMs) and component verification.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble components according to blueprints.
• Inspect components and assemblies for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and propose system improvements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate in manufacturing or assembly

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Job description

ATC Automation is hiring a Machine Builder in Cookeville, TN. Step into a role where hands‑on skill meets forward‑thinking innovation. As a machine builder, you will fit and assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, and sketches as well as construct, rebuild and repair machines using precision instruments, various hand tools and power tools. You'll collaborate with a team that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement-helping deliver high‑performance solutions that advance the future of automation.

ATC provides a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, and more. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical skill set, work on meaningful, real‑world projects, and grow within an organization committed to your development.

Who We Are

Since 1977, ATC Automation has been redefining what’s possible in custom automation. From concept to commissioning, we partner with leading brands across the globe to design and deliver custom machinery that drives efficiency, precision, and long‑term performance. Our automation expertise spans critical industries that shape the way we live and move—Life Science, Transportation, Consumer Products, and General Industry.

Your Role

Each day begins with reviewing project documentation to understand system requirements, assembly details, and build expectations. You’ll work with a variety of mechanical tools and equipment to assemble automation systems with precision and efficiency. Quality will be a constant priority—you’ll inspect components, verify assemblies, and ensure every project meets ATC’s rigorous standards. Collaboration plays a major role in your success. You’ll partner with engineers and fellow technicians to troubleshoot issues, document processes, and propose improvements that enhance system reliability and performance. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment is essential to ensuring both safety and excellence.

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with 1–3 years of hands‑on experience or technical certificate in a related manufacturing, assembly, or mechanical field.
• Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong knowledge of bill of materials (BOMs), with the ability to verify component conformance to design and customer requirements.
• Experience aligning components and assemblies, verifying tolerances, and ensuring proper fit and function of moving parts.
• Skilled in mechanical assembly, machine setup, and operational testing, including running equipment through tryouts and validating performance.
• Proficient in layout work, including locating, drilling, and tapping holes for assembly.
• Ability to hand sketch parts and accurately dimension them for fabrication or modification.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, including the ability to identify root causes of mechanical or system malfunctions and recommend corrective actions.
• Authorized to make disposition decisions on nonconforming parts, including rework or rejection, in accordance with quality standards.
• Working knowledge of machining processes, toolmaking, and mechanical design concepts is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with machine designers and engineers during concept development, fabrication, and assembly, including authorizing drawing changes as needed.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, pneumatic circuits, and I/O diagrams, with the ability to plumb pneumatic systems and perform low‑voltage I/O checks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work cooperatively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with customers, coworkers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, follow detailed instructions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated reliability, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• Work in standing/sitting position continuously.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
• Physically be underneath machines working overhead.
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• VISUAL ACUITY: Near acuity with or without accommodation
• HEARING Ability: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose, with or without accommodation

Working Environment

• High noise levels.
• Physical hazards such as operating machinery.
• Inhalation of fumes, dust and mist.
• Absorption exposure to oil and fluids.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change but will remain in effect until superseded or canceled in writing by Human Resources.

ATC Automation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

ATC Automation is the Automation segment of TASI Group. The TASI Group of Companies is comprised of four technologically advanced Strategic Business Segments commonly linked by a disciplined focus on Product Integrity, Package Integrity, and Automation. Each TASI company delivers world‑class products and services, focusing on our global customer needs in diverse market segments. TASI has served several thousand global customers over the years and enjoys a very high rate of repeat customers, many of which are Blue Chip Global Companies. Major Markets include: Automotive, Medical Devices, Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Packaging, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods and General Industrial Equipment.