Senior Precision Toolmaker & Custom Machine Builder Onsite

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

Job summary

Aspiring Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler role in Pewaukee, WI is a hands-on, on-site position with direct-hire prospects. You will build complex custom automation equipment, working closely with mechanical engineers, wiremen, and designers in a modern shop.

The role emphasizes ground-up machine building, pneumatics and CAD, with a 1st shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Citizenship or GC and residence within 45 minutes are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building ground-up mechanical machines, or 2+ years with a precision toolmaking/fixture background.
• Experience with high-speed material handling systems or custom packaging machinery.
• Ability to read multi-page mechanical prints and fluid power schematics.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Citizenship or Green Card holder; reside within 45-minute drive of Pewaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble complex custom automation systems from scratch.
• Interpret detailed mechanical drawings and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Utilize on-floor 3D CAD models to verify clearances and fit.
• Install pneumatic manifolds and hydraulic circuits on machine frames.
• Fine-tune components to exact tolerances using toolmaking techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve bottlenecks and deviations on the shop floor.
• Package and crate completed machines for shipment and field installation.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint literacy

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

CAD modeling

Metrology tools

Team collaboration

Toolmaking background

Education

Precision toolmaking background

Journeyman credentials in Tool & Die or Precision Machining

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

3D CAD software

Job description

Aspiring Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler role in Pewaukee, WI is a hands-on, on-site position with direct-hire prospects. You will build complex custom automation equipment, working closely with mechanical engineers, wiremen, and designers in a modern shop.

The role emphasizes ground-up machine building, pneumatics and CAD, with a 1st shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Citizenship or GC and residence within 45 minutes are required.