Custom Machine Builder

Toyota Automated Logistics; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional associations, conferences

Company meetings & events

Job summary

Bastian Automation seeks a Custom Machine Builder I to assemble general and custom material handling equipment. You will interpret engineering prints to build assemblies, including weldments, and participate in shop maintenance while expanding your manufacturing skills.

We value a strong mechanical background, positive attitude, and teamwork. Overtime may be required; safety and Kaizen principles guide daily practice at the shop.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate to finished products.
• Relevant fabrication shop experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Team player with ability to take direction.
• Knowledge of mechanical fasteners and their functions.
• Ability to read tape measures and calibrated devices.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligible to work in USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines from engineering prints with guidance.
• Assemble equipment from fabricated parts, including weldments, with guidance.
• Willingness to help throughout the shop and learn new manufacturing areas.
• Produce high quality assemblies with low rejection rate.
• Be a team player and contribute in shop.
• Follow safety protocols per JSA and Kaizen principles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Fabrication experience

Tape measure proficiency

Team player

General fasteners knowledge

Fluid power knowledge

50 lb lifting

US work eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

A Custom Machine Builder I for Bastian Automation will be responsible for general assembly of custom material handling equipment projects. The main emphasis for this position is assembly, other duties may include fabrication, welding and painting of projects as well as general repair and maintenance of Bastian shop equipment as needed. A Custom Machine Builder will display knowledge of advanced assembly skills and be dynamic in nature to continually learn new techniques due to the ever-changing nature of custom machine builds. A Custom Machine Builder I will have 1-4 years of experience in assembly at Bastian Automation.

Job Overview

A Custom Machine Builder I for Bastian Automation will be responsible for general assembly of custom material handling equipment projects. The main emphasis for this position is assembly, other duties may include fabrication, welding and painting of projects as well as general repair and maintenance of Bastian shop equipment as needed. A Custom Machine Builder will display knowledge of advanced assembly skills and be dynamic in nature to continually learn new techniques due to the ever-changing nature of custom machine builds. A Custom Machine Builder I will have 1-4 years of experience in assembly at Bastian Automation.

Job Functions

• With guidance assemble machines from interpreting engineering assembly prints
• With guidance assemble equipment from fabricated parts, including weldments.
• Willingness to help throughout the shop where it is needed
• Willingness to learn new areas of manufacturing
• Produce high quality assemblies with low rejection rate
• Be a team player and contributor in shop
• Have a positive attitude and able to work well under pressure
• Show mutual respect for coworkers
• Show up to work every day and on time.
• Overtime required when necessary.
• Follow safety protocols per JSA (Job Safety Analysis).
• Advocate and model Kaizen principles in the workplace.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Travel Requirements

• No travel is required for this position.

Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop finished product from these plans.
• Relevant fabrication shop experience.
• Positive attitude, able to handle tense situations that arise
• Team player, able to take direction.
• General knowledge of mechanical fasteners and their specific functions
• Ability to read a tape measure and other calibrated measuring devices
• Knowledge of fluid power systems (pneumatics, hydraulics) as well as mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Bastian Automation

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition ReimbursementProfessional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.