Machine Builder — Custom Precision Equipment

Torrey Holistics; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is assisting in recruiting a Machine Builder for a Wheeling, IL-based manufacturer. The role focuses on building custom machinery and subassemblies from engineering drawings, aligning components for precision performance, and interfacing with a small team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in machine building, can read blueprints, and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Occasional overnight travel is required, and a contract-to-hire path offers growth within a privately owned

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of machine building, equipment building, or similar mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience building subassemblies and complete assemblies.
• Ability to work with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or dial indicators.
• Read mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build custom machinery and mechanical subassemblies from drawings and blueprints.
• Install and assemble precision components, fixtures, slides, spindles, and related equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, inspection equipment, and precision measurement instruments.
• Read and verify measurements, document results, and ensure accuracy.
• Perform final machine alignment and adjustments after startup.

Skills

Machine building

Subassemblies

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Team collaboration

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Aegis Worldwide is assisting in recruiting a Machine Builder for a Wheeling, IL-based manufacturer. The role focuses on building custom machinery and subassemblies from engineering drawings, aligning components for precision performance, and interfacing with a small team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in machine building, can read blueprints, and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Occasional overnight travel is required, and a contract-to-hire path offers growth within a privately owned