Machine Builder

REQUIREMENTS: Graduated from a trade school machinist program or have equivalent machining experience.  Meets or exceeds the machinist apprentice and machine builder responsibilities.  Can complete the build of a machine including plumbing, tryout and machine troubleshooting to meet the customer’s specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finish Machine Build 

• Verify components are assembled correctly.
• Plumb the air, hydraulic, and/or grease items.
• Adjust components as needed through tryout.
• Apply any finishing welds, tighten all fasteners, and verify machine is complete.

Tryout Machine

• Run machine processes.
• Identify any problems.

Troubleshoot Problems

• Notify design and/or sales for any customer issues.
  • Wrong or out of spec material.
  • Design differences.
  • Incorrect processes
• Make necessary adjustments.

On Site Customer Repair and/or Maintenance as Needed

• Travel to customer’s location to repair or maintain equipment.
• Travel to customer’s location to setup new equipment.

Assist with Other Positions in Shop

• Assist with assembly, build, CNC and electrical work as needed.
• Assist with shop and building maintenance as needed.

Cleanup Shop and Work Area

• Return any unused material back to correct location in the shop.
  • Tag any material specific to a job.
• Put all tools away.
• Sweep & clean all work areas
• Notify supervisor for any maintenance or supplies needed for shop equipment.