Machine Builder

ACME Manufacturing Company Inc. • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Machine Builder assembles, wires, and integrates automation equipment using CAD drawings, engineering specifications, electrical schematics, and established quality standards. The role includes installing pneumatic systems, collaborating with engineers and project teams to resolve technical and equipment-performance issues, and traveling as required for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer service. The Machine Builder is expected to keep developing technical and mechanical capabilities, communicate project updates to the Operations Manager and stakeholders, and recommend process improvements. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of mechanical background.
• Willingness to work overtime and possible weekends.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
• Willingness and aptitude to wire machines and electrical control systems.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of pneumatics experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and integrate automation equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, CAD drawings, and quality standards.
• Install and route pneumatic systems and related components according to CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
• Wire machines and electrical control systems in accordance with electrical schematics and engineering standards.
• Develop technical knowledge and mechanical capabilities by learning new technologies, tools, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project teams to identify and resolve assembly, wiring, and equipment-performance issues.
• Travel as required, up to 20% of the time, to support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer service.
• Manage assigned tasks, priorities, and deadlines with initiative, accountability, and self-motivation.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and recommend changes to enhance quality, efficiency, manufacturability, safety, and cost reduction.
• Communicate regularly with the Operations Manager and project stakeholders about project status, priorities, challenges, and completion timelines.
• Support cross-functional teams and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED