• Machine Builder Lead

    Aerotek (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Machine Builder Lead

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Machine Builder Lead to guide and coordinate assembly tasks within our team. You will be responsible for troubleshooting assembly issues, managing job schedules, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and company policies. This role requires effective communication across departments and the ability to mentor and develop team members.

    Responsibilities

    + Delegate daily tasks and assembly jobs to team members based on skill and workload.

    + Troubleshoot assembly problems and implement effective solutions.

    + Communicate effectively with engineering, processors, quality, and other departments.

    + Participate actively in daily/weekly production meetings and manage job scheduling to ensure deadlines are met.

    + Support and promote adherence to safety standards and company policies.

    + Serve as a positive role model and mentor new and existing team members on best practices.

    + Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

    + Encourage continuous improvement and skills development across the team.

    + Collect all components required for each assembly task.

    + Install bearings, bushings, and other key parts into machine components.

    + Assemble large and complex equipment made of multiple sub-assemblies.

    + Follow assembly drawings to ensure precise builds.

    + Inspect assemblies to guarantee proper fit and function.

    + Communicate any issues or delays to management.

    + Mount mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems onto machines.

    + Rotate through various production tasks and conduct quality inspections.

    + Prepare finished products for shipment and maintain a clean, orderly workspace.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or lead assembler role preferred.

    + Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and assembly drawings.

    + Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

    + Ability to use drill presses and hydraulic/manual presses.

    + Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

    + Strong problem-solving skills with a critical thinking mindset.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $87360.00/yr.

    Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.