Machine Builder

Machine Builder

Location: Naperville IL

Overview: Join Sterling Engineering as a Machine Builder and take your career to the next level! As a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S. Our expert recruiters will support you at every step of the process to ensure you have a rewarding experience.

Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire > $25-$32 per hour depending on experience.

As a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, 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.

Job Summary: The Machine Builder will be responsible for assembling, debugging, and installing entire machines and/or systems in a timely manner to meet customer requirements.

Job Duties:

• Organize, plan, and execute all phases of machine construction.
• Assemble all aspects of a machine or multi-system from drawings and/or verbal instructions.
• Provide direction to assistants.
• Fabricate critical machine components as required.
• Interface with electrical personnel concerning electrical and programming issues.
• Use knowledge of pneumatic functions, devices, and fittings to achieve desired results.
• Adjust cam timing, rotary positions (i.e. indexing units) as necessary.
• Use knowledge of OSHA requirements for machine safety devices and guards.
• Perform machine parts and assembly modifications as required, interfacing with engineering when changes are major or of a critical nature.
• Record changes to machine parts and assemblies on engineering drawings.
• Debug entire machine, with engineering, as necessary.
• Perform in-house acceptance run-off.
• Interface with the customer when necessary.
• Install and service machines at the customer’s site as required.
• Train customer’s personnel on machine operations and maintenance.
• Provide information for machine technical documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience in machine building.
• Journeyman tool maker or equivalent skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in the proper use and selection of tools and equipment, including inspection and measurement tools such as vernier, caliper, and scales, hand tools such as a variety of wrenches, pliers, saws, power drills, and machinery such as milling machine, surface grinders, lathe, etc.

Join our team today and take your career to new heights!