Do you thrive on precision fits, clean alignments, and dialing in final tolerances?
Great Lakes Skilled Trades is a fast-growing skilled labor contractor in the Midwest. We connect top talent with strong job opportunities—immediate openings, steady work, and pathways for career growth.
Role snapshot
Compensation: Starting pay: $25.00 - $35.00
Assemble industrial machinery and equipment from mechanical blueprints and assembly drawings
Fit, align, and install components: bearings, shafts, gearboxes, motors, conveyors
Plumb and integrate pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Use precision measuring tools to validate fit, alignment, and tolerances
Troubleshoot during assembly and testing; make necessary adjustments
Operate hand tools, power tools, and standard shop equipment
What it takes
3+ years in machine building, mechanical assembly, or similar industrial work
Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints
Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
Hands-on experience using precision measuring instruments
Personal basic hand tools
Driver’s license and dependable transportation
Knowledge of industrial/jobsite safety standards
Dependable, self-directed, and collaborative when needed