Full-Time

Lead Machine Builder

Posted on 4/26/2025

Axis Automation

Axis Automation

51-200 employees

Designs and integrates customized factory automation

Compensation Overview

$26 - $36/hr

+ Travel Pay

No H1B Sponsorship

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

In Person

Willingness to travel locally and nationally, up to 20% of the year.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years building custom industrial equipment or machines
  • Experience leading projects in industrial automation
  • Driver’s License
  • Willingness to travel locally and nationally, up to 20% of the year
Responsibilities
  • Read and interpret drawings and blueprints
  • Devise a plan for the build of complex assemblies
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues
  • Manage time and expectations across multiple projects
  • Solve problems
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Ensure that changes and problems are documented and communicated properly
  • Assist with preparing material for secondary processes
  • Communicate with team members on project progress
  • Effectively and safely operate hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill press, surface grinder, saws, and shears
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas
  • Ability to train and teach less experienced machine builders
  • Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation.

Axis Automation designs and builds customized factory automation systems for manufacturers in various industries. It handles concepting, design, integration, deployment, and ongoing service to automate production lines and equipment. Their products work by combining engineering, robotics integration, and project management to create tailored automation solutions that connect machines, sensors, and controls for smooth, efficient operations. Axis Automation differentiates itself through deep manufacturing experience, a collaborative culture, and a dedicated team that manages end-to-end projects—from initial concept through installation and support—delivering tailored systems rather than one-size-fits-all products. The company’s goal is to help forward-thinking manufacturers improve production capabilities and performance by providing practical, reliable automation technology and comprehensive service.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bakery automation grows 18% yearly from labor shortages and consistency demands.
  • Cobots adoption accelerates 15-20% annually through 2028 in mid-sized manufacturers.
  • Reshoring boosts U.S. manufacturing capex 12% in 2026 for automation investments.

What critics are saying

  • KUKA undercuts cobot pricing 25%, forcing unsustainable price wars in 3-6 months.
  • Fanuc captures 45% integration share with cheaper standardized systems in 6-12 months.
  • Siasun erodes U.S. market with 50% cheaper integration in 18-24 months.

What makes Axis Automation unique

  • Axis Automation excels in bakery-specific automated decorating systems since 1984.
  • Axis integrates PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, and robotics for custom manufacturing.
  • Hartland, Wisconsin facility manufactures all equipment for bakery topping and depositing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

INACTIVE