Machine Builder

Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build complex automated standalone machines as well as large automations with multiple station systems including feeder systems, robotics, etc.
Assist in rough conceptualization to build machines and tooling. Occasionally build low level automations and fixtures with little to no engineering support.
Conceptualize, improvise and modify parts to complete build of a machine system.
Test and troubleshoot system including very basic printing. Know tooling &
fixtures and how they affect print quality.
Tear down and refurbish existing systems. Clean, replace parts, adjust, etc
As required, perform Project Management of machine building portion of project, working with Engineering, Sales, Parts, and software system to ensure machine building tasks are done on-time and per schedule. Check regularly to ensure needed parts are on-hand, drawings are ready, customer specs are being met, and input data to ensure system is updated (WO’s, SO’s, etc.).
Design and manufacture safety guarding for automation machines.
Work closely with customer, Sales, Engineering during customer acceptance testing. This includes communication, system testing, troubleshooting. Provide good customer service.
Service or install machine systems at customer sites. Travel overnight occasionally and as required. Troubleshoot electrical systems wiring as required.
Provide technical phone support to customer maintenance staff as necessary.
Advise and recommend mfg. process and procedure improvements to management.
Travel occasionally to customer sites as required to install, re-test, or repair machines.
Perform basic electrical wiring or troubleshooting to fix problems at customer sites.
Train builders. Train customer operators and maintenance staff.
Write basic reports of trips and/or meetings with customers.
Work in a safe and efficient manner.
All other duties as assigned
Maintains focus on continuous improvement by applying 80/20, PLS, and USa principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to management