Job Description

The Machine Builder’s primary function is to build and assemble machinery, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

1. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
2. Rig, hoist, move and align large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts using established safety precautions.
3. Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.
4. Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.
5. Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.
6. Install/bend mechanical tubing from engineering assembly drawings
7. Inspect, test, examine and investigate parts, subassemblies, and finished products to ensure quality and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
8. Perform on-site installation, servicing, and repair for commissioning or warranty work on customer finished products.
9. Provide feedback on design improvements through communication with the Supervisor and assist in preparing Engineering Change Requests.
10. Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Wage

$23.00-$27.00/hour