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Machine Tool Builders, Inc.

Machine Builder

Put your machine-building expertise to work on precision metalworking equipment.

Full-timeExperienced professional

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The role

We are seeking a highly experienced, full-time metalworking Machine Tool Builder / Assembler.

We are an industrial machinery rebuilder with a strong focus on gear manufacturing equipment. We provide pre-owned machines recertified by our technicians, as well as fully rebuilt machines with updated controls.

As a Machine Builder, you will assemble and modify components according to blueprints, manuals, and engineering requirements. You will be responsible for complete mechanical machine assembly, machine rebuilding, machine alignments, hydraulic/lubrication/pneumatic piping and assembly, guarding installation, startup and testing, and maintaining adherence to customer and ISO/DIN specifications.

Responsibilities
& duties

  • Tear down and clean machines or subassemblies, documenting original assemblies.
  • Inspect and identify defective components.
  • Catalog necessary replacement components.
  • Reassemble machines with new or different components, ensuring proper fit and alignments or adjusting alignments back to OEM tolerances.
  • Install or repair fluid power systems, including pipe bending, hose making, and layout.
  • Install new or repaired machine guarding.
  • Perform “shop floor engineering” for portions of machine assembly not well defined by engineering or the original OEM.
  • Assist with electrical component installation, including ductways, switches, and cable tracks.
  • Apply shop floor engineering skills to resolve unusual assembly or fluid delivery issues.
  • Travel occasionally.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills &
experience

  • Read, understand, and follow engineering prints, shop orders, and standard work documents to accomplish machine assembly, rebuilding, and plumbing.
  • Analyze a mechanical assembly and determine its designed function and operation.
  • Have 5+ years of recent experience at an OEM in mechanical assembly and machine building.
  • Have knowledge of bearings, bearing preloads, scraping, and machine alignments with accuracies to micron levels.
  • Understand the function and use of hydraulics, hydrostatics, lubrication, and pneumatic systems.
  • Be able to operate overhead cranes and fork trucks.
  • Have your own tools.
  • Be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Be able to obtain a passport.

Additional requirements

Education

  • College, high school diploma, or GED.
  • Completion of a machine-building apprenticeship or journeyman status preferred.

Physical requirements

Standing, lifting, walking, climbing ladders, elevated work, and air travel.

Do your
best work.

We are proud to offer a work environment where people can do their best. Our excellent compensation package includes a competitive base salary and comprehensive health, life, dental, and disability insurance.

Reasonable relocation assistance is open for discussion.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are welcome.

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