Machine Builder III

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and analyzes assembly prints and specifications, and plans machine building operations.
• Fits and assembles components according to specifications and tests for conformance to specifications and operations.
• Aligns components for assembly and assembles parts using hand tools.
• Verifies conformance of parts to prints using measuring instruments.
• Verifies alignment and tolerances of moving parts using measuring instruments.
• Assembles, sets up and operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities and performance.
• Forms and fasten pneumatic and hydraulic lines, fixtures and attachments required to service machine with air, water and oil.
• May install wiring and electrical components to specifications.
• Debugs assemblies and machines by identifying and correcting problems affecting proper operation.
• Assists controls engineers in troubleshooting various electrical components and systems of the machine.
• Takes an active leadership role during the debug phase of the project.
• Designs, fabricates, and modifies parts as required.
• Accurately lays out hole locations and drills and taps holes on parts for assembly.
• Sets up and operates metalworking machines to fabricate or modify parts.
• Performs installation, debug, repair and other field service duties that require offsite travel.
• Trains customer employees on equipment as needed.
• Provides project feedback to customers, project team and others as needed.
• Actively participates in team reviews and formal design review meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned such as estimating hours for quotes, working with customers to trouble shoot equipment on the customer’s floor.
• May direct and lead the activities of others who are providing support on the same machine.