Senior Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler – 1st Shift

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

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC seeks a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler – Pneumatics & CAD to join an on-site team in Pewaukee, WI. The role focuses on building complex automated machinery, aligning components, and integrating pneumatic/hydraulic systems with CAD support.

You will collaborate with engineers to deliver high-specification, one-off systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ground-up machine builds or 2+ years with precision toolmaking and holds US citizenship or a green card.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience executing ground-up mechanical machine builds or 2+ years with precision toolmaking/fixture assembly.
• Ability to read and assemble from multi-page mechanical prints and fluid power schematics.
• Expert operation of hand and power tools, shop equipment (mills, lathes, surface grinders).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first work ethic for cross-functional collaboration.
• Residence within a comfortable daily 45-minute commute of Pewaukee, WI and U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status.

Responsibilities

• Build, fit, align, and assemble diverse automated machinery and robotic cells from scratch.
• Read and interpret highly detailed mechanical drawings and pneu/hydraulic schematics.
• Access on-floor 3D CAD models to verify spatial relationships and clearances.
• Layout and mount pneumatic manifolds and hydraulic circuits on machine frames.
• Fine-tune components to exact tolerances using precision toolmaking techniques.
• Collaborate on-site with engineers to troubleshoot bottlenecks and verify tolerances.
• Oversee teardown, packing, and crating of completed machines for shipment.

Skills

Machine build pedigree

Complex systems craftsmanship

Blueprint & schematic literacy

Precision tool mastery

Collaborative mindset

Location & legal authorization

Tools

Toolmaking Journeyman Card

Electrical/sensor alignment

Robotics & vision setup

Job description

LRSolutions, LLC seeks a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler – Pneumatics & CAD to join an on-site team in Pewaukee, WI. The role focuses on building complex automated machinery, aligning components, and integrating pneumatic/hydraulic systems with CAD support.

You will collaborate with engineers to deliver high-specification, one-off systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ground-up machine builds or 2+ years with precision toolmaking and holds US citizenship or a green card.