Machine Builder

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Belvidere, IL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Belvidere, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Machine Builder to assemble, integrate, and debug custom automated equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building complex machinery from the ground up and working closely with engineering, electrical, and controls teams in a fast-paced automation environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assemble custom automated machines and systems from prints, schematics, and BOMs
  • Perform mechanical assembly including framing, guarding, tooling, conveyors, and precision components
  • Install bearings, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics, servos, and mechanical sub-assemblies
  • Work closely with electrical and controls teams during panel installation, wiring, and machine debug
  • Assist with machine testing, troubleshooting, and run-off prior to shipment
  • Support machine teardown, crating, and installation at customer sites (as needed)
  • Identify design or build issues and communicate improvements to engineering
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of machine building or mechanical assembly experience (automation or special machinery preferred)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hand tools and power tools

 


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com