Builder

Lincoln Electric•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Builder lays out, fabricates, assembles, and repairs jigs, fixtures, forms, templates, and related tooling used in manufacturing aerospace tooling. The role involves interpreting blueprints and MBD models, calculating dimensions, laying out materials, operating shop machinery, assembling tooling components, and verifying that completed tooling conforms to specifications. The Builder may also prepare sketches and instructions for work performed by others and is responsible for maintaining safe operations and documenting and communicating work-related information across shifts. The position is based in Macomb. The work environment regularly includes electrical shock hazards and frequently includes exposure to moving mechanical parts. The role includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working from ladders or scaffolds. Sitting is occasional. Lifting requirements range from regularly up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required. The position may involve access to controlled information and items subject to U.S. export controls, including ITAR. Employment may be contingent on verification of U.S. person status or obtaining required authorizations, as well as applicable qualifications and any relevant screenings, background checks, or training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, a certificate in Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to use personal industrial tools, often one's own.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and performing frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder or scaffold work.
Close vision.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.
Experience with overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

Examine blueprints and MBD models for parts requiring templates, jigs, fixtures, or other tooling.
Calculate unspecified dimensions and lay out designs on materials, establishing and coordinating reference points and tooling holes with measuring instruments.
Set up and operate machines and shop equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport machines, and grinders, to cut, shape, and finish materials to specified dimensions.
Fit, align, and assemble tooling components, and measure assemblies with precision instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
Join assembly components using bolts, pins, clamps, screws, rivets, or other methods.
Repair or rework tools.
Draw sketches and prepare detailed instructions for fabrication or machining work performed by other workers, as needed.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures, regulations, and Quality Management Systems.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity across work shifts.
Accept ownership of organizational goals and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform other duties as assigned.