Mechanical Assembly Technician/Machine Builder

Arthur G Russell Co•Bristol, CT

25d•$35 - $45

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembly Technician/Machine Builder builds, troubleshoots, and tests custom industrial machinery, workstations, and equipment using engineering drawings, sketches, and other documentation. The role integrates assemblies and automation equipment and fabricates or modifies parts as needed. Work is expected to meet quality standards, design requirements, and completion schedules while controlling costs. This is a full-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime may be required as needed at the direction of the Operations Manager. Travel with reasonable notice may be required for installation, training, and service work. Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a 15-minute hands-on mechanical assembly assessment.

Requirements

Experience in industrial machine assembly, custom machinery or equipment manufacturing, machine building, mechanical fabrication, or industrial maintenance.
Knowledge of fits, tolerances, and precision alignment.
Experience with bearings, shafts, rollers, pulleys, sprockets, chains, drive systems, motors, and gearboxes.
Knowledge of pneumatic drawings and ability to lay out, assemble, and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
Basic knowledge of control and vision systems.
Ability to set up and operate fabrication equipment, including drill presses, millers, lathes, rotary tables, and sheet metal equipment.
Ability to machine parts to +/- .003-inch tolerance and size holes using reamers and hones.
Ability to use hand tools for assembly processes.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings or other documentation and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to identify problems and debug equipment being built in a timely manner.
Ability to work well with others in problem-solving situations.
Ability to select and use appropriate precision measuring tools and fabrication resources for parts being made or modified.
Ability to operate forklifts and manlifts.
Knowledge of math.
Valid driver’s license and U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld.
Knowledge of the proprietary vibratory product line.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Toolmaker or machining background, with a minimum of four years of machining experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble parts to engineering drawings or other documentation.
Build and test workstations and equipment.
Fabricate or alter parts as required.
Integrate feed systems and other automation equipment into assemblies.
Communicate problems to the Lead in a timely manner.
Work as a team to maximize productivity and quality, and provide assistance to others.
Show interest in learning other activities or skills.
Participate in job reviews when appropriate and document changes on prints for job reviews.
Maintain fabrication equipment in good order and clean equipment when breaking down setups.
Maintain an orderly work area and clean it up at the end of the day.
Attend work consistently and punctually, and accurately record job times.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and apply knowledge acquired from Lean training.
Train customers on equipment when necessary.
Observe company policy and safety and security procedures.
Perform activities in conformance with the AGR Quality System and ISO procedures.