Lead Machine Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Machine Builder

Axis Automation is looking for career-oriented individuals to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a small company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

Who we are: Axis Automation leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations.

Position Title(s): Lead Machine Builder

Position Description: The Lead Machine Builder constructs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for custom factory automation equipment. This role participates in the coordination and integration of equipment and involves liaising with mechanical design engineers, controls engineers, machining specialists and project managers in accordance with all applicable plans.

Position Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings and blueprints for the assembly of automation equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Devise a plan for the build of complex assemblies
• Manage time and expectations across multiple projects while demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Solve problems
• Work well in a team environment
• Ensure that changes and problems are documented and communicated properly
• Coordinate the preparation of materials for secondary processes
• Communicate clearly with team members on project progress
• Effectively and safely operate hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill press, surface grinder, saws, and shears
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas
• Ability to train and teach less experienced machine builders
• Regular lifting of objects 50 lbs or more
• Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide our every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years building custom industrial equipment or machines
• Experience leading projects in industrial automation
• Valid Driver's License
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (local, national, international)

Compensation: $26-$36/hour + travel pay and overtime pay

Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees with immediate eligibility upon hire