Machine Builder

Job Description

Job Description

MAG Automotive, LLC represents the consolidated brands of Cross Hueller, Ex-Cell-O, and Lamb, and is one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative, high-productivity machine tools, manufacturing systems, and heavy equipment for the automotive, diesel and heavy industrial markets. Products include high volume inline transfer machines; high speed CNC based agile manufacturing systems, and heavy duty CNC production modules. Engineering and manufacturing facilities serve the global manufacturing community with world-class systems, advanced technologies and service programs.

SUMMARY

Plans and performs a number of operations connected with assembly and erection of a variety of special subassemblies and complete machines involving a considerable number of details requiring a high degree of skill and accuracy to maintain close tolerances in alignment, fit, and clearance to meet exacting, operating specifications of special machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan erection procedure. Build up sub-assemblies on floor or bench. Fit, adjust, and align parts as necessary.

Erect completed standard or special machine on floor, assemble sub-assemblies previously assembled by self or others, and various other parts, fit, adjust, and perform preliminary alignment with assistance of the assembler group personnel or contractors.

Perform various hand or simple power machine operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, filing, scraping, etc., as required.

Perform final test operations on machine following specifications presented by others.

Operate machine to produce sample parts inspected after each operation and completion of part.

Suggest changes in design or construction to facilitate assembly procedure or to increase machine efficiency.

Disassemble completed machines for shipping, properly identifying all parts to facilitate erection at customer's facility.

Report unusual conditions or engineering errors to the leader or supervisor.

May assist in training apprentices.

Perform related duties as required.

Adheres to quality, customs, foreign trade zone and environmental processes and procedures.

Shares ideas about process improvements and other cost saving measures with management.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Skilled trade certification as Toolmaker/Machine Builder or comparable trade; or comparable work experience in the metalcutting machine tools industry. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good working knowledge of machine shop tools, concepts, and practices. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. May be required to travel. May be required to work at customer sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read measuring instruments and set gages. Color vision is required to properly set feeds and speeds to achieve maximum tool wear. Peripheral vision is required for safety purposes, and depth perception is needed to set tooling on the machine and to focus adjustments for the tool setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become very loud.

Our talented team members have always been the cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind maintaining our Company’s reputation. We are looking for people who value team work and are looking for a challenging and rewarding work experience.

MAG Automotive, LLC offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

To learn more about our company visit us at

We thank all those interested in joining the MAG Automotive team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression genetic information or other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by this position. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.