Machine Builder

Hitachi Careers
Stevensville, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2023 CLOSED ON 2/17/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Builder position at Hitachi Careers?

Description

As a Machine Builder you will never build the same machine twice.  As a member of a project team, you’ll work alongside our Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process, and industry.

What You’ll Do:

  • Assemble equipment per mechanical drawings.
  • Effectively and safely operate: Mill, Lathe, Drill Press, Surface Grinder, Saws, Shears & Presses
  • Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.
  • Execute ISO Quality standards.
  • Communicate with the Machine Build Lead on open issues and progress during the build process.
  • Successful execution of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing and customer satisfaction.
  • Assist with preparing material for secondary processes (material finishing, heat treat, and deburring).

Note:  This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

  • High school diploma, or equivalent certification. 
  • Related vocational education preferred.

Skills You’ll Have:

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Intermediate proficiency reading part and assembly drawings.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.

Other Details:

  • Travel to customer sites & other JR locations up to 20% of time
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
  • Ability to obtain a Hi-Lo (Fork Lift), Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane license, along with Lock Out Tag Out training.
  • Ability to provide own hand tools and toolbox suitable for the job (a list of those recommended will be provided).

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, our talented teams leverage the latest technologies, innovative thinking, and decades of experience to provide our global customers with world-class automation equipment.  We transform processes & optimize operations with the solutions we design, build, program & deploy for nearly every industry.  Our people are the heart of our operations, and we believe unique skills and capabilities enable us to grow, collaborate and evolve.   

Join our team of 2,200 at one of the 27 facilities around the globe.  We offer competitive pay, great benefits, apprenticeship programs, tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to develop your skills.      

Come Think. Solve. Create. With Us! 

Salary : $42,600 - $53,900

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