Master Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler Onsite

Essenti Talent; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler in Pewaukee, WI. This 1st shift, onsite role offers up to $40/hour base, with overtime opportunities, and direct-hire.

You will build complex custom automation equipment, interpret detailed mechanical drawings, operate on-floor 3D CAD models, and collaborate closely with engineers and wiremen to deliver high-spec systems from start to finish. The team values craftsmanship and problem-solving in a modern shop.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ground-up mechanical machine building, or 2+ years with precision toolmaking/background.
• Ability to read complex multi-view prints and fluid power schematics.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Strong collaboration with engineers, controls, and wiremen.
• Residence within ~45 minutes of Pewaukee, WI and U.S. citizenship or green card.

Responsibilities

• Build, fit, align, and assemble high-value custom automation machinery from the ground up.
• Read detailed mechanical drawings and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics to plan builds.
• Utilize on-floor 3D CAD models to verify clearances and assembly.
• Install pneumatic manifolds, valve blocks, and hydraulic circuits on frames.
• Tune components to tight tolerances using toolmaking techniques.
• Collaborate on-site with engineers to resolve bottlenecks.
• Oversee teardown, packing, and crating for shipment.

Skills

Machine building

Blueprint literacy

3D CAD modeling

Team collaboration

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler in Pewaukee, WI. This 1st shift, onsite role offers up to $40/hour base, with overtime opportunities, and direct-hire.

You will build complex custom automation equipment, interpret detailed mechanical drawings, operate on-floor 3D CAD models, and collaborate closely with engineers and wiremen to deliver high-spec systems from start to finish. The team values craftsmanship and problem-solving in a modern shop.