Machine Builder I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Machine Builder I is the entry level position in the machine build department. This position supports the Machine Build Lead with project related tasks and assignments. The position requires the use of basic hand tools, attention to detail, good communication skills, and a strong work ethic along with strong mechanical aptitude.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Machine Build Lead with day-to-day project related tasks and assignments.
• Assists in preparing and organizing the job site for assembly.
• Makes brackets and mounting components as specified by the project in collaboration with the Machine Build Lead.
• Makes alterations to fabricated and purchased components utilizing tool room equipment, as needed.
• Assembles fabricated and purchased components with assistance from other project team members.
• Performs tasks such as drilling, tapping, layout work, and mounting components.
• Observe safety procedures.
  
  

Other Duties

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or GED.
• Vocational education in related field, preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proficient with basic hand tools including hand drill, tape measure, and jig saw.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem solving
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math: add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to accept coaching and training from Machine Build Job Lead(s).
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; push, pull, bend, carry; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is primarily performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level.
• Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required.