Machine Builder - Automation Systems (BOS USA)

BOS Innovations•Lexington, KY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At BOS Innovations, we design and build advanced automation systems that move manufacturing forward. We are defining the future of industrial automation in Advanced Manufacturing. We thrive on the integration of leading-edge technologies and foster an environment that empowers personal and professional growth. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to developing talent, BOS offers unmatched opportunities for career advancement, allowing you to find the perfect role that aligns with your skills and aspirations. Join us to contribute to innovative projects and take your expertise to new heights. As an Automation Technician, you will play a hands-on role in integrating equipment and building robotic cells from the ground up, particularly within automotive automation environments. We’re looking for individuals with experience acting as a technical lead on projects and a desire to continue developing their leadership abilities within our team. In this role, you will build, assemble, plumb, erect, test, disassemble, and install automated machinery and fixtures. You will work from engineered drawings and schematics, identifying and documenting any errors, adjustments, or improvements needed to ensure the system is functional, efficient, ergonomic, safe, and visually well-constructed.

Requirements

Experience in the automation manufacturing industry
Strong understanding of machine-building processes
Strong understanding of welding practices
Strong understanding of safe operating procedures
Skilled at organizing components
Skilled at interpreting blueprints and schematics
Skilled at troubleshooting issues
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work well both independently and within a team
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong time management skills
Strong prioritization skills
Comfortable operating hand and power tools, including grinders, plasma cutters, and torches
Able to travel for machine installations when required
Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable work
Legally eligible to work in the United States of America
Able to travel to Canada as required

Nice To Haves

Experience acting as a technical lead on projects
Desire to continue developing leadership abilities

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings and coordinate with engineering to make changes where improvements can be made to reduce rework and enable an efficient build, increase accuracy, enhance functionality, and make post-installation maintenance easier.
Obtain and organize materials required to construct automated machinery.
Fabricate parts operating various fabrication equipment including plasma cutter, manual lathe, manual mill, pedestal grinders, MIG Welder, TIG Welder, band saws, hand grinders, drill presses, etc.
Conduct tests of parts to identify defects and ensure parts meet required specifications.
Assemble Machines and tooling using approved design packages, build kits, and tooling kits.
Generate solutions to machine build problems and implement.
Complete modifications to existing equipment due to engineering changes.
Attend area whiteboard meetings for planning area activities.
Attend project white board meetings to present if directed, acknowledging the progress and plan, understanding the status of other disciplines, understand upcoming key milestones and project risk.
Participate in design reviews to analyze mechanical designs and identify areas of improvement to increase accuracy and efficiency.
Implement BOS Standards, identify potential areas of improvement and present them to the Build Team Supervisor.
Create a layout plan for plumbing while considering efficiency, functionality, future maintenance and appearance.
Complete the mounting and plumbing of the system including piping assembly, installing water and hydraulic supply and creating pneumatic plates.