AssemblyMachine Builder

Location: Waterloo IA
Pay: $24$29/hour DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time Onsite
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: Full Benefits
Local Candidates Only

We are seeking a mechanically skilled Assembly / Machine Builder for a direct-hire opportunity with a manufacturing operation in Waterloo Iowa.

This is not a typical high-production assembly position. This is a low-volume custom machine-building environment where you will work with a team to build large made-to-order industrial machines weighing approximately 50000 pounds from the ground up.

The Assembly / Machine Builder will work from blueprints drawings sketches and verbal instructions to assemble mechanical components and systems into complete machines. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude attention to detail and the ability to understand how individual components work together as part of a larger mechanical system.

Candidates with previous machine-building industrial assembly industrial maintenance millwright heavy-equipment diesel automotive agricultural-equipment or other hands-on mechanical experience are encouraged to apply.

• Build large custom industrial machines from initial assembly through completion.
• Assemble made-to-order equipment according to blueprints drawings sketches and specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings.
• Install and assemble mechanical components hardware and related equipment.
• Work with hydraulic components and systems during machine assembly.
• Perform basic 12V electrical wiring and component connections as required.
• Use wrenches sockets air tools power tools and other mechanical assembly equipment.
• Use overhead cranes and material-handling equipment to safely position large components during assembly.
• Assist with fitting alignment adjustment and final assembly of machine components.
• Identify assembly or fitment issues and work with team members to resolve mechanical problems.
• Inspect completed work for proper fit function and conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Operate a forklift or complete company-provided forklift training.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures while working around heavy equipment and suspended loads.
• Work effectively as part of a team throughout the complete machine-building process.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 years of manufacturing mechanical machine-building industrial assembly equipment repair or comparable hands-on mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic components and their function.
• Basic understanding of 12V electrical wiring.
• Experience using hand tools wrenches air tools and power tools.
• Ability to safely work around overhead cranes steel heavy components and material-handling equipment.
• Forklift experience or willingness and ability to complete forklift training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand and remain physically active throughout the workday.
• Ability to read write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Waterloo Iowa.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Custom machine building
• Industrial equipment assembly
• Millwright or industrial mechanical work
• Industrial maintenance
• Heavy-equipment repair
• Diesel or truck repair
• Automotive mechanical work
• Agricultural or farm-equipment repair
• Hydraulic equipment
• Mechanical fabrication and fitting
• Large machinery or equipment installation

Candidates do not need to come from a traditional production-assembly background. Hands-on mechanical experience working on cars trucks heavy equipment machinery or other mechanical systems may be highly relevant to this position.

This is a low-volume custom manufacturing environment rather than repetitive production-line assembly. Team members work together to build large machines from start to finish requiring mechanical problem-solving blueprint reading attention to detail and hands-on assembly skills.

The position involves frequent standing tool use material handling and work around large steel components and heavy equipment.

$24$29/hour depending on experience and qualifications.

This is a direct-hire first-shift position with full benefits.

Candidates must be local to the Waterloo Iowa area. Relocation assistance is not available.

Employment is subject to applicable drug screening and background-check requirements.

$24$29/hour DOE. Direct-hire full-time first-shift position with full benefits. Local candidates only