Machine Builder III

Delkor Systems•New Brighton, MN

7d•$28 - $36

About The Position

The Machine Builder III assembles packaging machinery, including formers, closers, loaders, special machines, and custom-designed equipment. The role uses machine drawings and SolidWorks models to understand build requirements, identify assembly issues, and support basic mechanical troubleshooting. The position also involves integrating third-party equipment, completing production and engineering change requests, returning stock parts, and helping prepare machines for shipment. The Machine Builder III follows safety and quality procedures, maintains an organized 5S work area, completes quality checklists and labor reporting, and works efficiently to meet production timelines. The role provides training to other employees using Delkor’s training system and communicates concerns, shortages, and schedule risks to the Production Lead. Work is performed primarily on the assembly floor, with some office-based computer and documentation work.

Requirements

Two-year Automated Packaging degree or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience as a packaging machinery assembler.
Experience using pneumatic and electrical tools, grinders, band saws, sanders, lifting and moving devices, saws, drills, and assorted hand tools.
Computer skills to navigate Web Client, Composer, Navision, and Outlook.
Ability to use SolidWorks to review drawings and identify assembly issues involving fit, form, or function.
Ability to assist with basic mechanical troubleshooting during the build process.
Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Ability to understand and promote 5S guidelines.
Ability to read, understand, and analyze machine drawings.
Ability to progress through a skills matrix and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Clear and effective verbal and/or non-verbal communication with individuals and groups, internally and externally.
Ability to work collaboratively with people across departments and contribute ideas to resolve issues positively.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and accurately with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a positive workplace environment and troubleshoot unique custom-designed equipment, including third-party equipment.
Ability to problem-solve and take direction regarding routine activities and problem resolution.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday; perform reaching, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and arm and leg extension; and use arm and hand mobility and strength to lift, hold, reach, carry, push, and pull parts.
Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to speak and hear detailed information and see and judge distances and spatial relationships for detailed work, including reading plans and other documents.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety protocols, use required personal protective and safety equipment, correct safety discrepancies, and report safety concerns to the Production Lead.
Maintain organized work areas and 5S standards, including daily cleanup and weekly tasks.
Meet quality standards and procedures, correct quality discrepancies, report concerns to the Production Lead, and complete quality checklists.
Work efficiently, suggest cost-reduction and waste-elimination improvements, report labor accurately, and communicate schedule risks to the Production Lead.
Train other employees using the Delkor training system.
Assemble machines, including formers, closers, loaders, special machines, and custom equipment, according to build books and documented requirements.
Navigate SolidWorks models and drawings to identify problems and clarify the build process.
Complete Production Concerns requests when discrepancies are discovered and Engineering Change Requests for continuous-improvement ideas.
Integrate third-party equipment with Delkor equipment.
Return stock parts appropriately during machine builds and checkouts.
Assist with disassembling, crating, and shipping machines.
Understand parts shortages and priorities, and communicate shortages as appropriate.
Perform other tasks or duties as assigned.