Machine builder

Job Title Machine Builder

Department Assembly / Machining Department

Reports to Manufacturing Manager

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Customary Workdays M-F w / Occasional Weekends

Customary Work Hours 40 hours / week with some overtime for travel or while at customer site

Position Summary

While reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, the Mechanical Machine Builder will plan, organize, and execute all phases of a machine build.

The Mechanical Machine Builder will work with the engineering team as well as Project Managers to ensure all pieces and components are correctly built in order to optimize system performance.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute all phases of machine build
• Assemble, debug, modify, and install custom designed special purpose machinery
• Integrate purchased mechanical components, manufactured details and sub-assemblies to construct automated machinery for custom applications
• Perform critical precision alignments and set-ups of mechanical components and systems and take measures to ensure integrity of set-up
• Install pneumatic components and sub-systems as per supplied schematics and specifications, plumbing, testing and optimizing system performance for cycle time and equipment durability concerns
• Identify any technical issues with supplied materials, components and equipment
• Identify and correct mechanical deficiencies in the build and accurately document as-built changes
• Work with engineering, electrical, and controls departments to see jobs through to completion
• Identify all tools, fasteners, miscellaneous items and equipment required to complete tasks efficiently and work with Project Manager to secure all required material in a timely manner
• Lead machine debug effort
• Adhere to company's safety policies to create a safe work environment for employees

Competencies

• Journeyman tenure or related experience as toolmaker / machine builder
• Demonstrated experience in building equipment utilizing the following technologies : robotic systems, high speed index transfer (dial, indexing chain, walking beam etc.

pneumatic actuators, servo motors and actuators, hydraulics, power transmission

• Familiar with modern electrical controls technologies as they apply to automated equipment (e.g. PLC's, HMI's, safety devices, and instrumentation)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills as applied to machinery and equipment
• Capable of using milling machine, lathe, surface grinder
• Ability to weld common metals (MIG / TIG) encountered in machine building a plus
• Skilled in the use of rigging equipment including cranes and forklifts
• Knowledgeable of Machinery Safeguarding Principles and Standards as it applies to production work cells ability to identify shortcomings or deficiencies and correct
• Good working knowledge of pneumatic / hydraulic control circuits
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Assist with equipment installation and start-up at customer sites on occasion
• Proven ability to perform under strict time constraints; flexibility and adaptability to work long hours or alternate shifts when project schedules dictate

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50-75 pounds
• Routinely carry tool bag to work station
• Frequently stand for long periods of time; frequently required to walk
• Consistently bend, stoop, reach, twist, crawl under / over, push / pull
• Routinely climb on ladders and work in tight spaces

Education

• Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Required
• 5 years' experience in machine building preferably automotive related with experience in a high speed manufacturing environment a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capital Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Capital Industries will not discriminate against or favor any employee or applicant, or make any decision or take any action, because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), age, physical / mental disability, or any other protected class.

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Last updated : 2024-05-02