Machine Builder/Mechanical Assembly Technician

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing in Houston, TX seeks a CNC Machinist & Mechanical Assembly Technician to build and assemble custom machinery and automation equipment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills and teamwork to adapt to changing priorities.

The ideal candidate will have CNC experience, read fabrication drawings, and be able to travel up to 20% for installations and training. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Professional working proficiency in English; reading, writing and speaking clearly.
• Ability to read/interpreting mechanical drawings and assembly drawings.
• Experience operating CNC machines and familiarity with automation equipment.
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, climb and work around machines safely.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Provide feedback to design team for improvements.
• Perform precision fabrication with hand/power tools.
• Assemble pneumatic and hydraulic systems; CNC operations.
• Wire electrical panels per schematics; ensure safety compliance.
• Support automation team with testing and troubleshooting.
• Travel up to 20% for installations or training.

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Electrical panels

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The CNC Machinist & Mechanical Assembly Technician role involves building, fabricating, and assembling custom machinery and automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from mechanical fabrication drawings.
• Provide feedback to the mechanical design team for improvements or clarifications.
• Perform precision fabrication using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Machining & CNC Operations
• Operate CNC equipment such as lathes and mills (experience preferred but not required).

Electrical Panel Wiring

• Wire electrical panels according to provided electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Support & Collaboration

• Assist the automation team with equipment testing and troubleshooting.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks related to machine building and integration.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for installations, support, or training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Intermediate proficiency in reading part and assembly drawings.
• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
• Experience operating CNC machines
• Familiarity with automation equipment and testing procedures.

Additional Preferences

• Basic computer skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.