Machine Builder

Machine Builder

Location: Holland, MI

Pay: $25-30/hour

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Role Overview

As a Machine Builder, you are responsible for the mechanical assembly of equipment, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in all work performed. This role is hands-on and requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, effective communication, and a strong team player attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of equipment per mechanical drawings using your own hand tools

• Proficiently read and interpret part and assembly drawings

• Demonstrate proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality

• Accept direction and complete tasks assigned, working as part of a team or individually

• Maintain a steady work pace with frequent bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and accessing areas on and beneath machinery

• Safely lift up to 50 lbs. as required

• Obtain and maintain certifications, including:- Hi-Lo (Fork Lift) license

  • Aerial Platform license
  • Overhead Crane license
  • Lock Out Tag Out training (to be obtained while employed at JR Automation)

• Provide and maintain your own hand tools and toolbox suitable for the job

• Ensure all changes and problems are promptly documented and communicated

• Carry out assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision

• Execute and uphold ISO and Quality standards in daily work

• Communicate regularly with the Machine Build Lead regarding open issues and build progress

• Successfully execute assigned programs relating to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your assigned work area at all times

• Coordinate pick-up and delivery of secondary processes (material finish, heat treat, deburring)

• Assist the lead builder in maintaining and coordinating project task lists, machine safety, machine quality, and driving projects to completion within established timelines

• Effectively and safely operate the following equipment:- Mill

  • Lathe
  • Drill Press
  • Surface Grinder
  • Saws
  • Shears
  • Presses

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and applying mechanical and assembly drawings
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with a focus on both safety and quality
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team
• Comfortable performing physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Willingness to obtain necessary certifications during employment
• Ownership of appropriate hand tools and toolbox for the role

- The Process: To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer (Veteran/Disability).

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Schematics
• Machine Building/Assembling