Equipment Design & Fabrication Technician

Spherion is seeking a hands-on equipment builder who can take ownership of designing and building custom, semi-automated manufacturing equipment from concept through commissioning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and controls/programming-someone who can take a problem, create a solution, and physically build it.

Responsibilities:
- Design custom manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and automation solutions (mechanical and basic electrical).
- Develop concepts, models, and detailed drawings using CAD.
- Source and specify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system components.
- Fabricate and machine select components in-house (manual machining and/or CNC).
- Assemble, wire, and integrate complete equipment systems.
- Program PLCs, HMIs, and basic control logic for semi-automated equipment.
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and final commissioning of equipment.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to refine requirements and ensure successful deployment.
- Maintain documentation including BOMs, schematics, drawings, and revision control.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Proficiency with any CAD software required (SolidWorks preferred).

Education:
High School

Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience designing and building custom manufacturing or automation equipment (or strong hands-on portfolio).
- Experience with machining (manual or CNC) and basic fabrication (welding, cutting, etc.).
- Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) and control panel wiring.
- Knowledge of pneumatics, sensors, motion control, and industrial automation components.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently from concept through completion.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead full lifecycle equipment development (design it, build it, run it), and a creative, hands-on engineering environment where your work directly impacts production efficiency and innovation - this is the position for you! Apply today!