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Machine Builder/Commissioner

Heller Machine Tools
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2025
Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the mechanical build and start-up of machine tool equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, an in-depth knowledge of metric prints, and an understanding of metal cutting principles. Participate in the installation of equipment at customers’ site as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assemble and start-up new CNC machines to Heller factory specifications
  • Assemble and start-up assembly equipment
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments (such as calipers, levels, indicators, micrometers, lasers, etc.)
  • Perform geometry checks according to Heller measuring protocols
  • Read and follow mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints/drawings
  • Fitting, aligning, calibrating and adjusting parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements
  • Troubleshoot machine errors
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Process Owner Responsibilities:

  • None

Education and Experience:

  • Advanced technician training, completed related apprenticeship or a minimum of 4 years related experience.
  • Understanding of drawings, schematics and troubleshooting
  • Previous CNC machining or machine building experience preferred
  • Experience with precision machining assembly
  • NC programming experience a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Strong mechanical skills
  • Strong knowledge of CNC controls (Siemens/Fanuc)
  • Time management skills
  • Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team
  • Full understanding of the metric system
  • Strong math skills
  • Good aptitude for troubleshooting
  • Willing to work overtime as required

Training Requirements:

  • General Safety
  • 9001 Quality System Awareness
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
  • OSHA 10

Physical Demands:

  • Some physical exertion required.
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection may be required while performing specific tasks.
  • Steel toe safety shoes may be required while performing specific tasks.

Work Environment:

  • Works in a plant environment.
  • Some domestic/international travel maybe required.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Company Description

HELLER was founded in 1894 as a small craftsmans workshop in Germany. Today a world leading manufacturer with 2,000 employees, the group develops and produces state-of-the-art machine tools and entire production systems for metal-cutting processes. The HELLER product range comprises 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers, CNC mill/turning centers, CNC machines for crankshaft and camshaft machining, flexible manufacturing systems and a modular range of services. HELLER began its operations in the United States in 1982 and has a production facility in Troy, MI.

HELLER was founded in 1894 as a small craftsmans workshop in Germany. Today a world leading manufacturer with 2,000 employees, the group develops and produces state-of-the-art machine tools and entire production systems for metal-cutting processes. The HELLER product range comprises 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centers, CNC mill/turning centers, CNC machines for crankshaft and camshaft machining, flexible manufacturing systems and a modular range of services. HELLER began its operations in the United States in 1982 and has a production facility in Troy, MI.

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