Lead Machine Builder

Axis Automation•Walker, MI

18h

About The Position

The Lead Machine Builder combines hands-on machine-building work with leadership on the build floor. This role coordinates teams of builders on larger projects, owns build schedules and quality outcomes, and serves as the first escalation point for build-floor issues. The Lead Machine Builder partners closely with the Build Manager on capacity planning and continuous improvement of build practices, and reports directly to the Build Manager. Approximately one-third to one-half of the role is spent on hands-on building and debugging; the remainder is focused on coordination, planning, mentoring, and leadership. The position includes travel to customer sites for installation support, including domestic and international destinations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience building custom industrial equipment or machines.
Strong knowledge of complex mechanical builds across project types.
Ability to install, route, troubleshoot, and contribute to the design of pneumatic systems.
Fluency in advanced mechanical drawings and GD&T.
Strong familiarity with multiple robotic platforms.
Master-level knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and robotic cell safety practices.
Demonstrated success leading small teams on the build floor.
Excellent communication with project teams, customers, and suppliers.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, and robotic integration.
Willingness to travel approximately 20% (roughly 10 weeks per year, in waves), including domestic and international destinations such as Mexico.
Valid passport or willingness to obtain one.
Valid driver’s license.
Use of personal tools and a tool box; hand tools, specialty tools, and shop equipment are provided by Axis.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training.

Responsibilities

Build advanced mechanical subsystems and custom automation machinery.
Lead mechanical debugging and root-cause analysis.
Coordinate Machine Builder teams on larger projects and own build schedules, quality outcomes, and on-time delivery.
Review and approve build quality on assigned projects.
Work with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, controls technicians, and project management to deliver complete automation solutions.
Travel to customer sites to support installations, including domestic and international travel.
Coordinate, plan, mentor, and provide leadership on the build floor.
Partner with the Build Manager on capacity planning and continuous improvement of build practices.
Actively embody and uphold Axis Automation’s ten Operating Principles.