Machine Builder

Machine Builder – Custom Precision Equipment

Location: Wheeling, IL

Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Compensation: $30–$40/hour depending on experience

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire | 6 months

Travel: Approximately 2–3 overnight trips per year

Degree: Not Required

Build Something Different

Aegis Worldwide is partnered with a long-established, privately owned manufacturer specializing in highly engineered equipment and precision finishing solutions used in demanding industries including aerospace, defense, and other advanced applications.

This is not a high-volume production environment where you’ll spend your day assembling the same basic components. You’ll be part of a small, experienced team building custom, made-to-order machinery from the ground up.

If you enjoy mechanical assembly, precision work, problem-solving, and seeing a complex machine come together piece by piece, this is a unique opportunity to put those skills to work.

What You'll Do

As a Machine Builder, you’ll work on the mechanical assembly and build of custom industrial equipment and subassemblies.

Responsibilities include:

• Build custom machinery and mechanical subassemblies from engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Install and assemble precision mechanical components, fixtures, slides, spindles, and related equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, inspection equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Read mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings and identify potential issues during assembly.
• Perform final machine alignment and adjustments once equipment is operational.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measurement equipment to verify accuracy.
• Document measurements and inspection results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
• Work closely with a small team of mechanical and electrical builders to complete custom equipment.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites for equipment installation and startup.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has a background building complete machines or mechanical assemblies, rather than simply assembling individual components.

Required:

• 3–5+ years of machine building, equipment building, machine tool, tool & die, or similar mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience building subassemblies and complete assemblies.
• Ability to regularly work with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or dial indicators.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Organized, neat, and comfortable working in a clean, structured environment.
• Comfortable with occasional overnight travel for customer installations.

Preferred:

• Experience with machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders, or other precision equipment.
• Background with OEM or custom equipment manufacturers.
• Experience working in an ISO 9000 environment.
• Customer-facing or field service experience.
• Electrical experience, including panel building or troubleshooting equipment.

No degree is required for this position.

Why This Opportunity?

• Unique, custom-built machinery – every project can be different.
• Work with precision equipment and exotic materials used in highly technical industries.
• Join an extremely stable, privately owned manufacturer with decades of history and significant employee tenure.
• Work in a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering environment.
• Small team with a manager who provides autonomy, trust, and the resources needed to succeed.
• Primarily hands-on mechanical building rather than repetitive production assembly.
• Opportunity to develop your skills in precision machine building, alignment, inspection, and equipment installation.
• Potential for overtime as the team continues to grow.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

After training, there may be flexibility to move to a 7:00–8:00 AM start time if preferred.

Interview Process

1. 30-minute phone interview with the Engineering Manager.
2. On-site interview with Engineering, the Machine Building team, and HR.

Projected Start: ASAP