Machine Builder

Job Title:  Machine Builder

Department:  Manufacturing

Reports To:  Operations & Facilities Manager

Job Summary:

The Machine Builder is responsible for assembling and wiring equipment based on CAD drawings, handling pneumatic systems, and collaborating with engineers to resolve technical issues. The role involves travel for installations and service, continuous learning of new technologies, and contributing to process improvements. Regular updates to the Operations Manager and flexibility to take on additional tasks or special projects are also expected.

Responsibilities:

• Build, assemble, and integrate automation equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, CAD drawings, and established quality standards.
• Install and route pneumatic systems and related components according to supplied CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrate the willingness and aptitude to wire machines and electrical control systems in accordance with electrical schematics and engineering standards.
• Continuously expand technical knowledge and mechanical capabilities by embracing new technologies, tools, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and project teams to identify and resolve assembly, wiring, and equipment performance issues.
• Travel as required to support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer service activities, up to 20% of the time.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, accountability, and self-motivation in managing assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide recommendations that enhance quality, efficiency, manufacturability, safety, and cost reduction.
• Maintain regular communication with the Operations Manager and project stakeholders regarding project status, priorities, challenges, and completion timelines.
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties, special projects, and responsibilities as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Experience / Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of mechanical background required.
• 3-5 years of pneumatics preferred.
• Willing to work overtime and possible weekends. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed below are indicative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to communicate with others by talking and hearing.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects and tools, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• A work physical and drug screening will be required prior to the start date. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described below are indicative of what thethe employee will encounter while performing required duties.

• Employee will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Work may be required in hot conditions during spells of seasonal heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is described as industrial.

 Disclaimer: 

This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted, and modified at any time by the manager involved.