What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Machine Builder position at Rhino Tool House?
About Rhino Tool House: Our mission is to identify and deliver the world's most innovative industrial solutions. We provide superior service, local expertise, and a high degree of responsiveness to empower our customers to be more productive, build a better-quality product, and maintain a safe environment for their workers. Job Description: The Industrial Automation Machine Builder builds, assembles, installs, and troubleshoots custom industrial automation equipment and machinery. This hands-on role interprets mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, and basic electrical diagrams to complete machine builds from assembly through final setup and testing. Key Responsibilities: • Build and assemble custom industrial machinery according to engineering drawings and specifications. • Install conveyors, lift tables, rotary systems, fixtures, guarding, and material-handling equipment. • Assemble bearings, shafts, gears, motors, chains, belts, couplings, and actuators. • Install pneumatic tubing, hoses, valves, regulators, cylinders, and related components. • Perform basic electrical wiring and termination according to approved drawings. • Align, level, fit, and adjust equipment to meet dimensions and operating requirements. • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues during assembly and startup. • Identify drawing discrepancies, missing components, and assembly concerns; communicate with Engineering and supervision. • Collaborate with engineers, electricians, controls technicians, and other skilled trades. • Follow safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and quality standards; maintain an organized work area. • Perform other duties as assigned. |
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Pre-employment Qualifications: Pass pre-employment drug screen and acceptable background check results, including criminal history. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical certification or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred. Three (3) or more years of industrial mechanical assembly, machine building, automation, or related skilled trades experience preferred. Language Skills: Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to interpret technical drawings and communicate effectively with Engineering and other skilled trades. Reasoning Ability: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently from drawings, identify assembly issues, and determine corrective actions with attention to detail and quality. Computer Knowledge and Skills: Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, and basic electrical wiring diagrams. Knowledge of pneumatic systems and mechanical drives; skilled with hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment. Basic computer skills for drawings, work instructions, and reporting. |
Salary : $36 - $44