Job Description

Overview

Schold Manufacturing, a leader in the design and production of high-shear mixers, media milling, and custom process equipment, is seeking a Mechanical Assembler / Machine Builder to join their team. This hands-on role involves assembling custom machinery and supporting on-site service as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble custom industrial mixing and milling equipment from drawings and bills of material
  • Install mechanical components including shafts, bearings, gearboxes, motors, and guards
  • Support on-site service work including equipment installation, troubleshooting, and repairs
  • Assist with machine tear-down, rebuilds, and upgrades
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and BOMs
  • Work closely with engineering, production, and service teams to resolve issues
  • Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Document service and assembly work as required

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience assembling industrial machinery, millwrighting, or mechanical service
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand and power tools
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and bills of material
  • Comfortable working on large rotating equipment and heavy assemblies
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed
  • Basic electrical or hydraulic knowledge is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • On-site service and installation travel up to 20–30% of the time
  • Majority of time spent in Schold’s Bedford Park manufacturing facility
  • Single-shift operation (Monday–Friday)
  • Overtime opportunities available

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO

How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$50/hr across 80 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chicago, IL

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The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (18), Staff on Site (13), and Sargent & Lundy (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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