Automation Heavy Machine Assembler

Amada America, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amada America, Inc. in High Point, NC is seeking an Automation Heavy Machine Assembler to assemble complex machine parts per blueprints and within the set schedule.

You will train teammates, perform quality checks, and ensure safety and ISO/GMP compliance in a fast-paced environment. The role requires experience with heavy equipment assembly, proficiency with hand and power tools, and the ability to read drawings and follow engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, diagrams, and engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Must follow safety and quality standards in all tasks.
• Must know metric measurements and use hand/power tools effectively.
• Experience with heavy equipment/machinery assembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, diagrams, and drawings to assemble and wire automation equipment.
• Train other employees on subsections of the automation build process.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards and document defects.
• Identify defects and document findings; maintain safety and quality records.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work area; comply with ISO/GMP procedures.
• Adjust setups to match factory specifications using schematics and documentation.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Good communication

Hand tools

Heavy equipment assembly

Metric measurements

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Automation Heavy Machine Assembler will perform the assembly of many machine parts according to instructions, and within a specific time frame, while using the appropriate tools and equipment according to AMADA safety and quality standards, as well as carrying out any other duties directed by the leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately perform the assembly and wiring portion of the Automation build process.
• Train other employees how to build the subsections of Automation Equipment.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified.
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures. Maintain a clean and safe work area within the specified time frame.
• Perform adjustments needed to ensure factory settings and specifications using schematics and/or engineering documentation.
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• May be required to climb using a safety harness or ladder up to 16' feet tall.
• May be required to work beyond normal business hours when necessary.
• Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, ISO policies and good manufacturing practices.
• Must be able to work unsupervised at times.
• Must adhere to all safety policies and wear required PPE.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others.
• Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Communicate and enforce corporate environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Fill out forms, as needed.

PAY RANGE

• $20.00-$25.00

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Thursday
• 6:45am - 5:30pm

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Lead Person
• Automation Supervisor
• Automation Manager

SUBORDINATE STAFF

• None

KNOWLEDGE

• Sit Down Forklift and Overhead Crane experience is highly preferred.
• Must be a good communicator and listener.
• Must be able to use Hand and Power Tools.
• Must have previous heavy equipment/ machinery assembly experience.
• Must know metric measurements.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must know metric measurements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, daily
• Walk and stand on cement flooring throughout a 10 hour shift
• Use fine motor skills to tighten bolts and wire.
• Constant bending, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, twisting at the waist, reaching above the head & reaching outward and kneeling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate Controlled year round
• Low noise decibel levels
• Onsite gym

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