Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler – Onsite 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler for a 1st shift, 100% on-site role. This hands-on position builds complex automation, reads multi-view blueprints, and wires pneumatic/hydraulic systems with 3D CAD models on the floor.

Collaborating with mechanical engineers and wiremen, you will ensure tight tolerances, optimize assembly flow, and drive end-to-end ownership of high-spec systems for global clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience executing ground-up mechanical machine builds, OR 2+ years with a precision toolmaking/fixture-building background.
• Experience building high-speed material handling systems, or custom packaging machinery.
• Blueprint literacy: read and assemble from multi-page mechanical prints and fluid power schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and shop-floor machinery (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Ability to work collaboratively with wiremen, controls engineers, and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build, fit, align, and assemble diverse, high-value custom automated machinery from the ground up.
• Read and interpret detailed multi-view mechanical drawings and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics to plan build sequencing.
• Access on-floor 3D CAD models to verify spatial relationships and clearances.
• Layout and mount pneumatic manifolds, valve blocks, and hydraulic circuits.
• Shim, scrape, adjust, and tune components to tight tolerances for flawless motion.
• Collaborate with engineering on-site to troubleshoot bottlenecks and resolve deviations.
• Oversee teardown, packing, and crating of completed machines for transport.

Skills

Ground-up machine building

Precision toolmaking/fixture-building

Blueprint literacy

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Precision measurement tools

Shop floor machinery

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

Mills

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Pewaukee, WI seeks a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler for a 1st shift, 100% on-site role. This hands-on position builds complex automation, reads multi-view blueprints, and wires pneumatic/hydraulic systems with 3D CAD models on the floor.

Collaborating with mechanical engineers and wiremen, you will ensure tight tolerances, optimize assembly flow, and drive end-to-end ownership of high-spec systems for global clients.