**Job Title: Machine Builder Lead** **Job Description** Seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Machine Builder to add to our team. This is a first shift Machine Builder position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm. This role is available in Grand Rapids, Plymouth, and Walker. The Machine Builder Lead is responsible for performing assembly of machined and purchased components. **Responsibilities** + Perform assembly of machined and purchased components. + Utilize and understand MIM (Motor in Middle) chassis dyno for emission testing. + Operate the Model 3600 Roll Brake Tester for dynamic vehicle testing. + Use the Centering System 7112 for positioning vehicles in the test station. + Conduct production line measuring and verification with the Non-Contact Alignment Machine. **Essential Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in machine building. + Basic understanding of blueprints and schematics. + Ability to use basic hand tools. + Experience in wiring junction boxes. + Familiarity with TIG and MIG welding. **Why Work Here?** This position offers a great opportunity for career growth and a quick turnaround for those actively seeking a new career in machine building. **Work Environment** The work takes place in a clean facility located in Grand Rapids. It is a custom machine building environment where products are built from start to finish in-house, transitioning from the fabrication shop, to the CNC department, and finally to machine build and paint. The facility operates on two shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.