Machine Repair Assembly Technician

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools

Responsibilities

• Support other apprentices, machinists, and lead machinists on various projects
• Follow instructions from foreman and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Keep the job site clean and well-organized
• Handle the loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment
• Ensure attention to detail and follow safety standards
• Inspect mechanical or industrial equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear, disassemble and repair stamping presses
• Basic understanding of piping - lube system repairs, thread pipe, tubing and steam fitting work
• Understanding precise measurement of machine components for installation, repair and quality control
• Align, level and anchor machinery
• Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities
• Under supervision estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load
• Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards
• Assist with and perform the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains and rigging
• Stick (arc) welding
• Torch cutting
• Blueprint / Job layout reading
• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic schematic reading
• Understanding, familiar with confined space entrant
• Rigging: Understanding and familiar with rigging industrial components

Requirements

• Inspect mechanical or industrial equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear, disassemble and repair stamping presses
• Basic understanding of piping - lube system repairs, thread pipe, tubing and steam fitting work
• Understanding precise measurement of machine components for installation, repair and quality control
• Align, level and anchor machinery
• Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities
• Under supervision estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load
• Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards
• Assist with and perform the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains and rigging
• Stick (arc) welding
• Torch cutting
• Blueprint / Job layout reading
• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic schematic reading
• Understanding, familiar with confined space entrant
• Rigging: Understanding and familiar with rigging industrial component
• Aerial lift and forklift experience required
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
• Chauffeurs License & DOT Med Card

Preferred Requirements

• Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned rigging method
• Set up and/or operate machines
• Physical (preferred)
• Precision measuring equipment (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
• Overhead crane certified & qualified (preferred)
• Material handling equipment (i.e. skates, power dolly’s, jack & slides)
• Operation of equipment (lathe, mill, saw, drill press, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height.
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.