Contract Machine Builder / Controls Technician

Qualified Staffing • Oakland County, Michigan • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

 CONTRACT MACHINE BUILDER / CONTROLS TECHNICIANLocation: Oxford, MITravel: Approximately 25-40% (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)Duration: Contract Assignment$30-35/hr. 
Our client is seeking a hands-on Contract Machine Builder / Controls Technician to support machine assembly, electrical build, machine startup, debugging, commissioning, and customer installations. This individual will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure custom automation equipment is built, tested, and functioning properly prior to customer acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Build, wire, assemble, and troubleshoot custom automation equipment and special-purpose machinery.
  • Install and connect electrical controls, panels, sensors, motors, drives, and pneumatic components.
  • Assist with PLC, HMI, servo, and VFD troubleshooting during machine startup and commissioning.
  • Support machine debugging, testing, valida...