Machine Builder Job Description
Machine Builder Duties & Responsibilities
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Machine Builder Qualifications
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Education for Machine Builder
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Employers hiring for the machine builder job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Associates, Education, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Electrical Technology, Welding, Engineering
Skills for Machine Builder
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Machine Builder Examples
Machine Builder Job Description
- Perform final test and checkout of final assemblies
- May prepare equipment for customer shipment
- Reads and understands assembly prints
- Assembles mechanical components and subassemblies using hand and power tools
- Assembles hydraulic and pneumatic systems using hand tools
- Installation of tubing, hoses bending of pipes for the hydraulic and pneumatic system of the machines
- Measures and adjusts the geometrical alignment of machine components and the machine axes
- Documents the mechanical assembly steps and measurements in assembly protocols
- Works with start-up technician to adjust pressure settings and machine alignment
- Helps loading and unloading of the machines from the trucks
- Self-motivated – qualified candidate will possess a high level of personal initiative and be able to work unsupervised and raise concerns as they arise
- Industrial machine wiring and troubleshooting capability (both AC and DC) **This skill set may be difficult to find, let me know if you have trouble in this area
- Ability to travel with minimal notice, internationally required
- Possesses a sense of pride in their work
- Ability to interface with a variety of plant team members from different disciplines
- Willingness to accept a challenge and inclined to take initiative
Machine Builder Job Description
- Assemble electrical and mechanical components according to specifications using proper tools and verifying conformance of parts
- Communicate progress daily with Assembly Team Leader
- Keep production area clean, neat and organized to allow efficient production
- Other duties as requested by Assembly Team Leader
- Manual Machining (All types of material including, mild steel, Stainless steel, tools steels and plastics)
- Assisting in the Assembly of special machines (Precision assembly of high tolerance machined parts and components)
- Assisting at the offsite installation of our systems at our customer’s facility
- Forklift operations (To rig large pieces into the main assembly) Training available
- Laying out, drilling, tapping on the drill press and radial drill along with deburring and hand grinding of machined/welded parts
- You will help define the web front end, own and implement specific UI components, and shape the overall experience
- Creative thinker and eager learner
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a mechanical - electro machine builder/assembler in a manufacturing environment (experience in automated labeling systems is a plus)
- Experience with AC and DC electronics
- Experience working with sensors and instrumentation
- Experience with pneumatics and pumps
- Ability to weigh tasks and prioritize the job assembly schedule to ensure on schedule delivery of the product
Machine Builder Job Description
- You will play a role in defining the user experience and improve the productivity of the experts using the system to train machine learning algorithms
- You will the UI expert in the team who enjoys working on cutting edge technology, is customer-obsessed, and thrives on the challenge of building new high impact software
- Interface with project team
- Build positive relationships coworkers and peers
- Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition after troubleshooting
- Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on automation system and components
- Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments, and calibration on automation systems and components following issued tasking, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation instructions
- Perform system checkout and assists in automation systems startups for service installed jobs
- Provide status updates to management on assigned projects
- Read, understand and follow engineering prints, shop orders and standard work documents to create, modify and assemble basic
- Ability to machine simple parts as needed
- Ability to detect problems and report information to Assembly Leader
- Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
- Ability to understand and utilize Microsoft Outlook
- 3-5 years of proven experience in the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
- Being able to read and understands technical drawings
Machine Builder Job Description
- Participates with the automation team in the development of the product and tool design for insert molding
- Documents information related to automation control designs using graphical and written materials to properly reflect the design, build and production support
- Executes projects assigned by the Automation Manager through project planning and reporting tools, including the department project status report, engineering time card system, project budgets, and interaction with team members
- Coordinates the mechanical tasks associated with Automation System design and implementation to ensure appropriate decisions are made
- Performs and coordinates the mechanical assembly and debug of automation tooling systems
- Provides technical analysis and reports to support equipment or process design, development, and problem resolution
- Provides mechanism design and analysis to ensure proper component sizing and compatibility
- Coordinates vendor quotation of control devices and systems to ensure proper and competitive bidding between suppliers
- Audits vendor quality and progress on tooling fabrication of assigned projects
- Participates in on-going maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality problem resolution on production systems and equipment as required with all departments in the company
- Operation of metalworking machines, such as milling and turning machine recommended
- Ability to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment
- Computer skills to use company resources as required including MS Office and Intranet databases
- Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing installation and repair work
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an electro-mechanical machine builder in a manufacturing environment (experience in automated labeling systems is a plus)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with check out, trouble shooting and startup of PLC control panels
Machine Builder Job Description
- Interfaces with other departments to coordinate the timely and successful implementation of tooling programs, and production processes
- Executes the tooling design and implementation to meet company budget scheduling and quality requirements
- Trains production personnel to properly operate equipment that is installed, or existing in the manufacturing environment
- Assembles new, manufactured machine parts, together with purchased parts, to form a complete machine
- Knowledge of reading blueprints and schematics
- Layout of panel including drilling and tapping holes
- Mount components
- Wire panel
- Wire check de-energized and energized circuits – low voltage DC up to and including high voltage AC
- Put up wire-way, which requires working on ladders
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with PLC programming
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with HMI programming
- 5 years trade experience of MANUAL machining and/or Sinclair STEPII graduate)
- Blue print reading (detail and assembly DWG’s)
- Flawless reading of a tape measure and/ or inspection equipment to the nearest 1/64”
- Must own trade related tools (provide list at interview)