About the role
Lead Machine Builder
- Position Description -
Position Overview: The Lead Machine Builder bridges hands-on craftsmanship with formal floor leadership. This builder coordinates teams of multiple 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. Approximately one third to half of time is spent in hands-on build and debug; the remainder in coordination, planning and mentoring. This position reports directly to the Build Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Builds advanced mechanical sub-systems and custom automation machinery. Leads mechanical debug and root cause analysis.
- Coordinates teams of Machine Builders on larger projects; owns build schedules, quality outcomes and on-time delivery.
- Reviews and approves build quality on assigned projects.
- Interface with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, controls technicians and project management to deliver complete automation solutions.
- Travels to customer sites for installation support, including domestic and international destinations.
- About one third to half of time is spent on build/debug with the remainder of time in coordination, planning, mentoring and leadership.
- Champion our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational or technical training valued.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years building custom industrial equipment or machines
- Technical Skills:
- Mechanical Assembly: Strong knowledge of complex mechanical builds across project types.
- Pneumatics: Install, routing, troubleshooting, and design contribution.
- Print Reading & GD&T: Fluent in advanced mechanical drawings.
- Robotics Integration: Strong familiarity with multiple robotic platforms.
- Safety: Master-level LOTO and robotic cell safety practice.
- Leadership: Demonstrated success leading small teams on the build floor.
- Communication: Excellent communication with project teams, customers and suppliers.
- Problem-Solving: Go-to expert for troubleshooting across mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, robotic integration.
- Travel: Willingness to travel approximately 20% (roughly 10 weeks per year, in waves), including domestic and international destinations such as Mexico. Valid passport required (or willingness to obtain). Valid driver’s license required.
- Tools: Builders are expected to use their own tools and box; hand tools, specialty and shop equipment provided by Axis.
Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.
Wage Range: $29.00 - $34.00/hour with the opportunity for overtime and travel pay.