SENIOR MACHINE BUILDER

Manufacturing & production Senior machine builder

SENIOR MACHINE BUILDER.

bradenton, florida Posted 6/4/2026 Closes 6/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $28.00

• $32.00 per hour Temp to Perm 7:00 AM
• 4:00 PM Industry manufacturing & production (Production Occupations) Reference number S_176569 The Technician III is a senior-level, highly experienced machine builder responsible for the independent assembly, debug, and commissioning of custom automation and packaging machinery from start to finish.

This role serves as a technical expert on the manufacturing floor ??? leading debug efforts, contributing to design reviews, establishing new assembly processes, and mentoring junior technicians. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical assembly, intermediate fabrication skills, and a working familiarity with industrial controls and automation components.

Responsibilities:

Machine Assembly & Build ??? Independently assemble complete machines from start to finish in accordance with company standards and processes ???

Electrical:

panel builds and full field wiring ???

Mechanical:

station and frame assembly ??? Read, interpret, and redline 2D/3D mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; provide actionable feedback to the engineering team ??? Ensure all assemblies are leveled, squared, and built to specification with no assistance required ... ??? Assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion control sub-assemblies including servo systems, VFDs, and linear actuators Debug & Troubleshooting ??? Lead debug efforts on both custom and packaging machines following proper upstream-to

• downstream flow ?

?? Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues independently ??? Interface with PLC/controls systems at a functional level ??? reading ladder logic, jogging axes, interpreting fault codes, and coordinating with controls engineers on resolution ??? Serve as the expert resource on the floor for assembly standards and debug issues Fabrication ??? Perform intermediate fabrication tasks as required, including manual mill/lathe operations, welding, and plasma cutting ???

Operate basic fabrication equipment:

drill press, band saw, grinders, and cutters Process Improvement & Design Collaboration ??? Actively participate in project design reviews and contribute practical build feedback to the engineering team ??? Identify gaps in current assembly processes and develop new standards and procedures for the manufacturing floor ??? Communicate issues and proposed solutions clearly to leads, engineers, and management Mentorship & Leadership ??? Mentor Tech I and Tech II employees ??? providing guidance on assembly techniques, standards, and best practices ??? Lead by example in workmanship quality, housekeeping, and adherence to company values ??? Actively participate in project huddles and support team scheduling and timeline commitments Working hours: 7:00 AM

• 4:00

PM Skills:

• Working familiarity with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• ability to read ladder logic, navigate HMIs, and jog axes
• Experience with servo drives, VFDs, and motion control hardware
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system assembly and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with applicable safety standards: OSHA general industry, NFPA 79 (electrical standard for industrial machinery), and machine guarding requirements
• Customer site installation or commissioning experience
• Experience participating in machine design reviews or providing build feedback to engineering

Education:

High School Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

Required ??? 4+ years of experience at RND Automation, or 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in a similar custom automation or machine-building environment ??? Demonstrated ability to independently assemble complex custom machinery (mechanical and electrical) start to finish ??? Proficient reading and interpreting 2D and 3D mechanical drawings and electrical schematics ??? Solid understanding of hand tools, power tools, and job-specific testing equipment ???

Intermediate fabrication skills:

manual mill/lathe, welding, plasma cutting ??? Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of high-quality, accurate work ??? Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting concerns and solutions to leads and engineers ???

Basic computer proficiency:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-specific software and file systems Preferred ??? Working familiarity with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) ??? ability to read ladder logic, navigate HMIs, and jog axes ??? Experience with servo drives, VFDs, and motion control hardware ??? Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system assembly and troubleshooting ???

Familiarity with applicable safety standards:

OSHA general industry, NFPA 79 (electrical standard for industrial machinery), and machine guarding requirements ??? Customer site installation or commissioning experience ??? Experience participating in machine design reviews or providing build feedback to engineering Please call or text 941-351-0656 if interested!! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities Machine Assembly & Build??? Independently assemble complete machines from start to finish in accordance with companystandards and processes???

Electrical:

panel builds and full field wiring???

Mechanical:

station and frame assembly??? Read, interpret, and redline 2D/3D mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; provideactionable feedback to the engineering team??? Ensure all assemblies are leveled, squared, and built to specification with no assistance required??? Assemble pneumatic, hydraulic, and motion control sub-assemblies including servo systems,VFDs, and linear actuatorsDebug & Troubleshooting??? Lead debug efforts on both custom and packaging machines following proper upstream-to-downstream flow??? Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues independently??? Interface with PLC/controls systems at a functional level ??? reading ladder logic, jogging axes,interpreting fault codes, and coordinating with controls engineers on resolution??? Serve as the expert resource on the floor for assembly standards and debug issuesFabrication??? Perform intermediate fabrication tasks as required, including manual mill/lathe operations, welding,and plasma cutting???

Operate basic fabrication equipment:

drill press, band saw, grinders, and cuttersProcess Improvement & Design Collaboration??? Actively participate in project design reviews and contribute practical build feedback to theengineering team??? Identify gaps in current assembly processes and develop new standards and procedures for themanufacturing floor??? Communicate issues and proposed solutions clearly to leads, engineers, and managementMentorship & Leadership??? Mentor Tech I and Tech II employees ??? providing guidance on assembly techniques, standards,and best practices??? Lead by example in workmanship quality, housekeeping, and adherence to company values??? Actively participate in project huddles and support team scheduling and timeline commitments experience 4-7 years skills

• Working familiarity with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• abilityto read ladder logic, navigate HMIs, and jog axes
• Experience with servo drives, VFDs, and motion control hardware
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system assembly and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with applicable safety standards: OSHA general industry, NFPA 79 (electrical standardfor industrial machinery), and machine guarding requirements
• Customer site installation or commissioning experience
• Experience participating in machine design reviews or providing build feedback to engineering qualifications Required?

?? 4+ years of experience at RND Automation, or 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience ina similar custom automation or machine-building environment??? Demonstrated ability to independently assemble complex custom machinery (mechanical andelectrical) start to finish??? Proficient reading and interpreting 2D and 3D mechanical drawings and electrical schematics??? Solid understanding of hand tools, power tools, and job-specific testing equipment???

Intermediate fabrication skills:

manual mill/lathe, welding, plasma cutting??? Strong attention to detail with a consistent track record of high-quality, accurate work??? Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting concerns and solutionsto leads and engineers???

Basic computer proficiency:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and company-specific softwareand file systemsPreferred??? Working familiarity with PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar) ??? abilityto read ladder logic, navigate HMIs, and jog axes??? Experience with servo drives, VFDs, and motion control hardware??? Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic system assembly and troubleshooting???

Familiarity with applicable safety standards:

OSHA general industry, NFPA 79 (electrical standardfor industrial machinery), and machine guarding requirements??? Customer site installation or commissioning experience??? Experience participating in machine design reviews or providing build feedback to engineering education High School share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. TT Tumath, Tonya tonyatumath@spherion.com