Title: Machine Builder
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st
Compensation: $28-34/hrly
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: experience using Bridgeport Mills 

Overview:
 We are seeking an experienced Machine Builder to assemble, build, and troubleshoot custom machinery from prints and schematics. This role requires strong mechanical skills, hands-on assembly experience, and the ability to operate manual machining equipment, including Bridgeport mills, to support build and fit-up activities. 

Job Duties: 

• Assemble custom machines, subassemblies, and mechanical systems from engineering drawings
• Perform mechanical fit-up, alignment, and troubleshooting during machine builds
• Operate Bridgeport mills to machine, modify, and rework components as needed
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and bills of materials
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve build issues
• Support machine testing, debugging, and final adjustments

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience as a Machine Builder or Mechanical Assembler

• Hands-on experience operating Bridgeport mills (required)

• Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Experience working with custom or special-purpose machinery preferred

• Basic machining and fabrication skills a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.