What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Builder position at Gonzalez Group?
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Location: Hazel Park, MI; Employment Type: Full-time; Pay Type: Non-Salaried Reports To: Plant Manager; Department: Manufacturing; Classification: Not Exempt
Gonzalez is a US owned middle market, 300-team member, manufacturing & services company with three North American locations. There are two main divisions of Gonzalez: Gonzalez Production Systems (GPS), which is primarily involved in robotics automation & integration and Gonzalez Contract Services (GCS), which is a staffing company that also does prototype engineering and manufacturing. We value diversity, teamwork, and tradition. Gonzalez offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, HSA contribution, 401K profit sharing, and vacation time.
Purpose of Position:
Perform assembly activities for project and tools, report any nonconforming product and design change issues to build leader, perform inspections per process checklists related to build, interface with internal and external customers, and report to build leader on status. A mechanical builder is responsible for the assembly of tooling and cells.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Fit and assemble components according to assembly prints, manuals, design changes, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand and power tools.
- Analyze assembly prints and component manuals, and plan machine building operations.
- Perform in-process inspection per checklists.
- Follow other directions set by manufacturing management.
- Be familiar with welding requirements, floor layouts, and field service support.
- Ability to operate forklifts, cranes (with rigging), and lifts.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Print reading
- Good communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Qualified candidates possess:
- Education: H.S Diploma, Trade School, or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience machine building
Physical requirements (to include but not limited to):
- Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
- Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Kneeling, Crouching, Standing, and Walking
- Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs. and wear PPE (when necessary)
