Custom Machine Builder

Bastian Material Handling•Maryland Heights, MO

52d•Onsite

About The Position

A Custom Machine Builder for Bastian Solutions will be responsible for general fabrication and assembly of material handling equipment projects. The main emphasis for this position is assembly, other duties may include fabrication, welding, and painting of projects as well as general repair and maintenance of Bastian shop equipment as needed. A Custom Machine Builder will display knowledge of advanced assembly skills and be dynamic in nature to continually learn new techniques due to the ever-changing nature of custom machine builds.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or GED
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop finished product from these plans
Relevant fabrication shop experience
Positive attitude, able to handle tense situations that arise
Team player, able to take direction
General knowledge of mechanical fasteners and their specific functions
Ability to read a tape measure and other calibrated measuring devices
Knowledge of fluid power systems (pneumatics, hydraulics) as well as mechanical systems

Responsibilities

With little guidance assemble machines from interpreting engineering assembly prints
With little guidance assemble equipment from fabricated parts, including weldments
Ability to set up and operate saws, shear, press brake, punches and ironworker
Willingness to help throughout the shop where it is needed
Willingness to learn new areas of manufacturing
Produce high quality assemblies with low rejection rate
Be a team player and contributor in shop
Have a positive attitude and able to work well under pressure
Show mutual respect for coworkers
Show up to work every day and on time
Overtime required when necessary
Follow safety protocols per JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
Ability to assist with leading small groups to assemble machines from interpreting engineering assembly prints
Set a positive example and provide direction/support for Custom Machine Builder I(s)
Provide redlines to engineering detailing corrections that needs to be made to prints