Machine Builder

GP Reeves Inc. • Holland, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Machine Builder is to build machine components and systems, modify electrical enclosures, aluminum plates, and build aluminum extrusion frames. Quality and accuracy are key to complete the job the first time to ensure minimal scrap and on time delivery of the job. A valid driver’s license is required, and forklift experience is a plus. We have a flexible environment and work together as a team to do a variety of tasks throughout the facility to fulfill customer jobs.

Requirements

• 1-3 years machine building experience
• Comfortable and able to work in an industrial environment.
• Good mechanical skills including attention to detail.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Using light power tools including drill presses and jigsaws.
• Valid driver’s license to deliver and pick up parts from local vendors.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
• Able to stand and work for extended periods of time.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Able to move around in a factory environment sometimes in tight spaces in and around equipment.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds periodically.

Nice To Haves

• forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
• Modify electrical enclosures using provided drawings and layout templates. This includes knocking out holes using drill bits in a drill press and handheld drill, using knock out punches, and using a jigsaw.
• Modify aluminum plates and build extrusion frames using provided drawings and layout templates. This includes using drill bits in a drill press and handheld drill and tapping holes.
• Use Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Electrical schematics to build machine components and systems.
• Communicate with peers about the jobs, drawing discrepancies, completion of jobs, etc.
• Utilize checklists and open issues list to ensure complete and quality product.
• Overtime or changes in normal shift may be necessary based on customer orders including weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed