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# Machine Builder Level 3 at Axis Automation

- **Company:** Axis Automation
- **Location:** Walker, MI
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axiscompany/jobs/8906036002

## Job description

Machine Builder Level 3

- Position Description -

Position Overview: The Machine Builder Level 3 is a mid-level individual contributor who owns larger sub-systems and complete machines with modest oversight. This builder actively contributes to mechanical debug, supports FAT/SAT activities, mentors newer builders informally, and engages directly with engineering and project management to resolve build issues and protect schedules. This builder is trusted on customer sites for installation support. This position reports directly to the Build Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

- Builds larger sub-systems and complete machines from prints and BOMs with modest oversight
- Leads mechanical debug on assigned scope; performs root cause analysis on assembly and mechanical issues
- Supports FAT/SAT activities: participates in test procedures, documents results, and helps resolve punch-list items
- Engages directly with mechanical design engineers, controls engineers, Controls Technicians, and project management to resolve build issues
- Travels to customer sites for installation support, including domestic and international destinations
- Mentors Machine Builder I and II informally; demonstrates techniques and shares tribal knowledge
- Identifies and escalates design issues that complicate builds; redlines prints accurately
- Maintains build documentation: change notes, discrepancy reports, and as-built records
- Operates all standard shop equipment safely and effectively
- Follows LOTO and shop safety procedures; reinforces safety culture across the team
- Regular lifting of objects 50 lbs or more
- Champions the Operating Principles: applies principles across multiple projects; takes accountability for build quality and customer trust

Qualifications:

- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational or technical training valued.
- Experience: 3–5 years building custom industrial equipment or machines, with exposure to multiple project life cycles.
- Technical Skills:
- Mechanical Assembly: Builds complete machines from prints with minimal oversight.
- Pneumatics: Installs, routes, and troubleshoots pneumatic systems independently.
- Print Reading & GD&T: Fluent in mechanical and pneumatic prints; uses GD&T effectively; redlines accurately.
- Shop Tools: Proficient with all standard shop equipment.
- Mechanical Debug: Leads debug on assigned scope; performs root cause analysis on mechanical issues.
- FAT/SAT: Active participant in factory and site acceptance testing; resolves punch-list items.
- Robotics Integration: Familiar with installation and integration of robotics build integration.
- Safety: Strong LOTO practice; thorough understanding of robotic cell safety standards.
- Leadership: Provides informal mentoring to junior builders; may lead a small team.
- Communication: Excellent communicator with project teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and customers during site visits; provides clear status updates and risk calls.
- Problem-Solving: Uses troubleshooting methods across mechanical assemblies and pneumatics; documents fixes.
- Teamwork: Collaborative, accepts feedback, shares knowledge, and supports peers during critical phases.
- Reliability: Meets deadlines for assigned scope, maintains disciplined documentation, and adheres to quality and safety standards without close supervision.
- 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

Wage: $25.00 - $30.00/hour

Additional Compensation: Overtime pay, travel pay

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.

## About Axis Automation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axis Automation engineers and builds advanced factory automation solutions, including robotics integration, project management, and service support, for manufacturers across multiple industries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Boyd Vor Broker (Founder & President)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Automation machinery manufacturing, factory automation, robotics integration
- **Markets served**: Automotive, Packaging, Semiconductor, Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Transportation, Health & Medical, Consumer
- **Target customers**: Manufacturers (B2B, primarily mid-market to enterprise)
- **Mission/purpose**: “To be the leading automation solutions provider for the manufacturing community” – supporting the adoption of automation solutions that empower people and enhance productivity

## Products & Services
- **Factory Automation Solutions**: Full lifecycle services including conceptualization, design, engineering, robotics integration, machine build, welding, and deployment – not a packaged SaaS product but a custom engineering and integration service.
- **Project Management & Support**: Dedicated project management, service, and after-deployment support to ensure long-term reliability.
- **Skilled Trades & Co-op Programs**: Internships and co-op positions (partnered with Grand Valley State University) in mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Headcount ~51 employees (as of 2025/2026; slight YoY decline of 1.3%). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified. Partnered with Grand Valley State University for talent pipeline.
- **Growth Signals**: Monthly headcount growth of +1.4% (LinkedIn estimate); LinkedIn follower growth of +17.1% yearly. Active job postings (10 open positions). However, yearly headcount declined slightly (-1.3%) and job postings decreased 37.5% YoY.

## Competitive Advantages
- Extensive cross-industry experience (automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, etc.)
- Collaborative culture with deep in-house expertise in robotics integration and project management
- Strong local talent partnerships (e.g., Grand Valley State University co-op program) and a reputation for promoting from within
- Full-service offering from concept through deployment and support, reducing handoff friction for customers

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of automation solutions for evolving manufacturing needs
- Emphasis on teamwork and employee development to retain expertise and drive quality
- Supporting adoption of automation to “empower people and enhance productivity” – likely investing in new technologies (e.g., advanced robotics, Industry 4.0 integration)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “powerhouse team with exceptional project execution” and a “collaborative culture”; employee reviews on LinkedIn rate culture 5.0/5.0 and career opportunities 4.4/5.0.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility upon hire.
- **Career Development**: Strong promotion-from-within philosophy; co-op/internship pipeline to full-time roles.
- **Work Environment**: Offices in Grand Rapids, MI; no explicit remote/hybrid policy mentioned, likely on-site given the hands-on nature of automation engineering.
- **Team**: Small but tight-knit (51 employees) with experienced leadership across engineering, project management, and applications.

## Sources
1. [Axis Automation Official Website](https://www.axisco.com/)
2. [Axis Automation Careers Page](https://www.axisco.com/careers)
3. [Axis Automation LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiscoautomation)
4. [Axis Automation About Us](https://www.axisco.com/about-us)
5. [Axis Automation Contact](https://www.axisco.com/contact)

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