Lead Mechanical Builder (1519)

A - Operations, Manufacturing or Production Warren, Michigan Direct Hire Nov 4, 2025 Lead Mechanical Builder Control System Integrators Benefits Offered: 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision Employment type: Full-Time Why Work Here? “We are a growing automation team with a diversified client base!” At CSI, our mission is to be “solutions first”. We are always looking for people who want to join us in our pursuit and be part of a team that delivers on that promise. We are going beyond traditional lines to integrate automation, controls, industrial IT and vision. So, we need different kinds of people, and all with special talents. We are constantly looking for more of them. CSI is an automation solutions provider with global reach through partnerships and connections. At our heart, we have the spirit, and the size of a small company balanced with the breadth of a national firm. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Builder to join our team. You will work in a cross-functional project team. Together you’ll design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process, and industry you never thought possible. In this role you will report to the Mechanical Supervisor and interact with Project Managers as well as customers regarding the status of projects. RESPONSIBILITIES Interface with Mechanical Supervisor and Project Managers regarding project requirements, schedules, runoff and trips Interface with customers on the job requirements and assisting with runoff Schedule resources considering the overall workload and tasks that must be accomplished Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project including de-bug and runoff Drive best practice and cost savings opportunities with the build team Ensure schedule and hours budget are inline and monitor status Participate with engineering on concepting, design, and print reviews to ensure print release and build goes smoothly Involved with quoting to ensure accurate time expenses are calculated May travel to customer site for involvement with quoting, installation and repair Work with shipping/receiving or PM to arrange trucks or transport machines Order materials to skid jobs for shipment Coordinate tear down and installation including but not limited to: assist the engineer to break up the job into sections sized to ship, determine sequence of tear down, sequence and timing of trucks, figure out tools and resources to do install Lead shop assembly of all new equipment from start to finish Qualifications: Layout, fabricate, assemble, and repair jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling Highly proficient in reading parts and assembly drawings Follow blueprints, sketches, and specifications Track hours on all jobs. Oversee the mechanical crew and lead builders on day-to-day activities. Any additional duties assigned by management. Make sure all 5s and ISO procedures are followed. Proficient with Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate Excel Excellent mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality Proven ability to accept and give directions, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to meet timing, budget and customer expectations Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required with/without reasonable accommodation Travel to customer sites up to 20% of the time Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines Education and Experience: High school diploma, or equivalent certification Relocated vocational education preferred 10+ years’ experience leading and coordinating the assembly, de-bug, and installation of automated equipment. About Control System Integrators: CSI manages, designs and builds innovative control solutions and provides talent support to solve the most complex problems facing companies around the world.