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Machine Mechanic / Machine Builder

Location: Cypress, TX
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling
Job Type: Temporary Project – Approximately 2–3 Months

Position Summary

LINK Staffing is seeking an experienced and mechanically inclined Machine Mechanic / Machine Builder for a temporary project at a client site in the Cypress, TX area. This is a hands-on position focused on the assembly, fitting, adjustment, and modification of metal machine components. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with hand and power tools, understands proper mechanical assembly techniques, and can independently determine how components should fit together.

This position is a great fit for an experienced machine builder, mechanic, fabricator, mechanical assembler, or mechanically skilled individual who enjoys building and troubleshooting equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble a large machine consisting of multiple metal components and mechanical parts.
• Fit, align, fasten, and adjust components during machine assembly.
• Properly tighten bolts and mechanical fasteners without over- or under-tightening.
• Identify components that do not fit correctly and make appropriate adjustments or modifications.
• Use hand tools, power tools, drills, wrenches, and other mechanical tools safely and effectively.
• Read the work in front of you, troubleshoot mechanical fitment issues, and determine the appropriate next steps.
• Work independently for extended periods with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with one or two additional team members when assistance is required.
• Perform assembly work from ladders approximately 4–6 feet high while using tools.
• Follow all site safety procedures and requirements.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machine building, mechanical assembly, industrial maintenance, fabrication, automotive mechanics, engine mechanics, or a similar hands-on mechanical field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand how metal components fit and function together.
• Experience using common hand and power tools.
• Comfortable making minor adjustments or modifications to components when necessary.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working in a heavy-machinery environment.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, climbing ladders, and working with tools while elevated.
• Candidates with personal experience working on vehicles, equipment, machinery, fabrication projects, or substantial home-improvement projects may also be considered depending on overall mechanical ability.

Tools & Work Environment

The work will be performed in a dedicated approximately 1,000-square-foot work area within a large, non-climate-controlled building containing heavy machinery. The project team works within its own designated area. Necessary tools are available on site. 

Schedule

This position will work approximately 40 hours per week. Day shift

Assignment Duration

This is a temporary project expected to last approximately 2–3 months. Candidates should be available for the duration of the project and should communicate any planned extended time off during the interview process.

Pay

$25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on mechanical experience and overall skill level.

Candidates with strong machine-building, fabrication, industrial mechanical, aircraft mechanical, automotive, or similar experience may qualify toward the higher end of the range.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can walk into a mechanical project, pick up the appropriate tools, and figure out how to put things together correctly. You should be comfortable working with metal components, bolts, fittings, and mechanical assemblies and capable of solving problems when parts need adjustment or modification.

If you're the type of person who has spent years working on machinery, cars, engines, fabrication projects, or mechanical equipment and enjoys building things with your hands, we want to hear from you.

Apply today through LINK Staffing to be considered for this Cypress-area project.

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