Machine Build Leader II

Description

The Machine Build Job Leader II is responsible for leading project builds and assembling components to build one of a kind special purpose machines and equipment from the ground up including installation at customer locations domestic and international. The position requires high quality workmanship, superior debug skills, as well as meeting project deadlines, budgeted hours, leading a large team and managing multiple projects.

• Analyze mechanical assembly and detail drawings using Solid Works.
• Plan the progression of the machine build by analyzing project specifications and requirements.
• Participate in mechanical design reviews and project team meetings.
• Assign workloads to team members.
• Maintain and update detail and assembly drawings utilizing provided computer tools.
• Work closely with project management to maintain schedule and budget on assigned projects.
• Initiate and lead the mechanical debug process of the project.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineering during the debug process.
• Mentor and train assembly team members throughout the project build.
• Identifies break points and manages shipping constraints in collaboration with the controls build team.
• Work onsite with customers to oversee and facilitate smooth machine installations.
• Inspect fabricated details against drawing tolerances to verify conformance.
• Examine fabricated and purchased components for fit, form and function when assembling.
• Make alterations to fabricated and purchased components utilizing tool room equipment.
• Assemble fabricated and purchased components quickly and accurately.
• Performs tasks such as drilling, tapping, layout work, and mounting components.
• Validate machine motions for alignment, tolerance, repeatability, and function based on design specifications.
• Observe safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

• High School degree or GED.
• 5 years’ experience machine/mechanical build assembly, required.
• 5 years’ work experience as a Machinist or Tool Maker, preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Solid Works Viewer products preferred.

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Proficient in blueprint reading
• Ability to lead and delegate
• Time management
• Ability to multi-task
• Problem solving
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and trigonometry.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; push, pull, bend, carry; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop kneel, and crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is primarily performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level.
• Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, as required.