Machine Builder - Automation Tool Integration

Paslin Company•Warren, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Paslin is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Machine Builder to join its mechanical assembly team. The role lays out and builds mechanical components used in automation tooling systems. The position requires hands-on machine or tool building experience, knowledge of mechanical standards, and a commitment to safety and quality. The role regularly works on-site at one of Paslin’s Hoover, 10-Mile, or Cherry Creek (Shelby Twp) locations, with flexibility to work at any of the three for an extended period as needed. The typical schedule is 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During critical project phases, hours may extend up to 12 hours per day. Early starts, late finishes, and weekend work may be required to meet business needs. The position operates in a manufacturing site environment around moving equipment and machinery and is safety-sensitive. It requires flexibility to report to multiple Paslin sites and, during installation projects, overnight travel to customer sites for periods of up to 12 days at a time over multiple consecutive months. The employee must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to sites in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Paslin offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, accident, and life insurance. The company also offers development programs, training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of machine or tool building experience.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and lay out equipment according to blueprints.
Ability to safely handle and use hand and power tools, including saws, grinders, sanders, and drills, as well as precision measurement instruments.
High regard for safety standards.
Knowledge of mechanical standards, tooling assembly, and setup.
Ability to operate a forklift and crane.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to sites in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Flexibility to work at any of Paslin’s Hoover, 10-Mile, or Cherry Creek (Shelby Twp) locations as needed.
Ability to work early, late, or weekend hours when required and work up to 12 hours per day during critical project phases.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing, walking, bending, and twisting; occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds; and using hands and vision to operate power and manual tools and HMI interfaces.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Builders typically supply their own tools.

Responsibilities

Analyze assembly blueprints and specification manuals, and plan machine-building operations.
Fit and assemble tools, details, and other components using engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical manuals.
Verify that parts conform to stock-list blueprints using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
Identify mechanical issues and recommend adjustments or repairs as needed.
Build assembly components using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other methods.
Assemble, set up, and operate machines to verify function, capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
Test assembly operation by hand when needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure project success.
Perform additional duties as assigned.