Lead Machine Builder
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteHolland, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead the assembly, commissioning, and installation of custom automation equipment from build through shipment and customer startup. Plan and coordinate machine builds by assigning work, tracking progress, and adjusting priorities to meet project milestones while managing schedules, labor, and resources. Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to improve manufacturability, estimate labor, and solve technical challenges. Mentor Machine Builders by sharing knowledge, providing feedback, and fostering continuous improvement to develop the next generation of skilled builders. Ensure quality standards, build documentation, and QMS requirements are completed accurately throughout each project while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of machine building or related manufacturing experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a commitment to quality and safety
- Ability to read mechanical part and assembly drawings
- Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching team members
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in industrial environments (lift 50lbs as required, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, climbing beneath machines, etc.)
- Ability to obtain Hi-Lo, Aerial Platform, and Overhead Crane certifications
- Ability to provide your own hand tools and toolbox
Desired Qualifications
- Vocational or technical education
- Experience building industrial equipment, machinery, or automation systems
- Experience operating common fabrication and machine shop equipment
- Experience coordinating project schedules or shop workflows
- Customer installation or field service experience
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