Senior Toolmaker & Custom Machinery Builder (Onsite)

KLA Industries

City of Pewaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pewaukee area precision automation provider is seeking a Precision Toolmaker & Machine Assembler – Pneumatics & CAD for a 1st shift, 100% onsite role in Pewaukee, WI. Up to $40/hour with overtime, direct-hire. The environment features on-floor 3D modeling workstations and close collaboration with engineers and wiremen.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years building machines from scratch or 2+ years with precision toolmaking/fixture assembly. U.S.

Qualifications

5+ years of progressively responsible experience executing ground-up mechanical machine builds, OR 2+ years backed by a precision toolmaking, die building, or custom fixture assembly background.
Experience building high-speed material handling systems, precision automated lines, or custom packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

Build and assemble complex, high-value custom automated machinery from the ground up.
Read and interpret detailed multi-view mechanical drawings and fluid power schematics.
Utilize on-floor 3D CAD models to verify spatial relationships and clearances.
Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems on machine frames.
Fine-tune components to exact tolerances using advanced toolmaking techniques.
Collaborate with engineering to troubleshoot bottlenecks and verify tolerances.
Handle teardown, crating, and preparation for customer transport and field installation.