Electro-Mechanical Machine Builder, OEM Automation
About The Position
A Day Building Big Machines in Itasca Picture this: you clock in early on first shift, roll a frame into position, study a detailed print, and by day’s end you’ve aligned drive trains, set sensors, and watched a brand-new system come to life. If that sounds like your kind of day, read on. Role Snapshot Location: Itasca, IL Pay: $25–$32/hour (top range for seasoned builders) Overtime: 15–20+ hours/week available Schedule: 1st shift, early start; longer days with occasional half Saturdays preferred Employment Type: Contract-to-hire (approximately 6 months) Industry: Industrial Automation, OEM, Data Center Infrastructure About the Company Join a 100+ year-old OEM in hyper-growth mode. The team is expanding headcount, adding facilities, and scaling output to fulfill major long-term contracts tied to data centers and large industrial programs. You’ll have steady work, reliable overtime, and a clear path to full-time conversion.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a Machine Builder, Industrial Assembler, or Automation Technician
- Strong print-reading and mechanical interpretation skills
- Hands-on experience assembling sophisticated automated equipment
- Proficiency with common hand tools and precision measurement
- Experience operating forklifts and rigging with overhead cranes
- Comfort with contract-to-hire arrangements and significant overtime
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years in machine building or OEM assembly
- Background in automation, capital equipment, or OEM manufacturing
- Forklift and crane certifications
- Trade school or technical degree (or equivalent practical experience)
Responsibilities
- Assemble complex automated machinery to engineering specifications
- Interpret and work from mechanical drawings and assembly prints
- Build and square frames; align drives, motors, shafts, drums, rolls, and bearings
- Install, plumb, and adjust pneumatics and hydraulics; mount sensors, brackets, and guarding
- Perform run-offs, tune mechanical systems, and complete final checks
- Use hand tools and precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, pi-tapes)
- Move and position heavy components with forklifts and overhead cranes
- Assist with shipping/receiving of completed equipment when needed
- Keep the work area safe, orderly, and audit-ready
- Share ideas that improve build flow, quality, and repeatability
Benefits
- Build large-scale industrial and data center systems with real-world impact
- Strong backlog and visibility into long-term projects
- Consistent overtime for those who want it
- Fast, organized OEM environment with investment in growth
- Clear path to full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
