Machine Tool Builders, Inc.

compensation: $33-$55 Depending on experience

employment type: full-time

job title: Machine Tool Builder

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We are seeking a Full-Time, Highly experienced, Metal Working, Machine Tool Builder / Assembler candidate. We are an industrial machinery rebuilder with a high focus on gear manufacturing equipment. The products we are providing to the industry are pre-owned machines which have been recertified by our technicians, fully rebuilt and recontroled machines. In the position of Machine Builder, you will be responsible for assembling and modifying components according to blueprints, manuals, and engineering requirements. Responsible for complete mechanical machine assembly, machine rebuilding, machine alignments, hydraulic/lubrication/pneumatic piping and assembly, guarding installation, startup and testing and maintaining adherence to customer and ISO/DIN specifications.

Responsibilities/Duties:
- Machine or subassembly tear down and cleaning with documentation of original assemblies.
- Inspection and identification of defective components.
- Cataloging of necessary replacement components.
- Re-assembly of machine with new/different components, proper fit and alignments or adjusted alignments back to OEM tolerances.
- Install or repair fluid power systems. Includes pipe bending, hose making, layout etc.
- Installation of new or repaired machine guarding.
- Some ability to perform “shop floor engineering” for portions of the machine assembly which are not well defined by engineering or the original OEM.
- Assist with electrical component installation like ductways, switches, cable tracks etc.
- Some shop floor engineering talent is required to rectify unusual assembly or fluid delivery issues.
- Travel occasionally
- Perform all other duties, as assigned

Job Skill Requirements:
- Read, understand and follow engineering prints, shop orders, and standard work documents to accomplish the assembly, rebuild, and plumbing of machines.
- Ability to analyze a mechanical assembly and determine designed function, and operation.
- 5+ years recent experience at OEM with mechanical assembly and machine building
- Knowledge of bearings, bearing preloads, scraping, machine alignments with accuracies to micron levels.
- Knowledgeable understanding (function and use) for Hydraulics, Hydrostatics, Lubrication and Pneumatic systems.
- Able to operate overhead cranes and fork trucks
- Must have own tools
- Be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Able to obtain a passport

Educational Requirements:
- College, High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of machine building apprenticeship or journeyman's preferred
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Physical Requirements:
- Standing, Lifting, Walking, Climbing Ladders, Elevated Work, Air travel

We are proud to offer a work environment where people can do their best. We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health, life, dental and disability insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled Welcome.

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post id: 7973728722

posted: 2026-09-27 09:11

updated: 2026-09-27 09:11

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Machine Tool Builder (Machesney Park)

Machine Tool Builders, Inc.