Experienced Machine Builder - First Shift

Ascential Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a first shift Machine Builder to assemble machined and purchased components under the guidance of a Team Leader. You will work from assembly blueprints using hand and power tools and apply mechanical skills to build machine components.

The ideal candidate has strong measurement reading skills, understands blueprints, and can operate with minimal supervision on simple assemblies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to read and interpret precision measurements.
• Intermediate understanding of blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to comprehend job instructions.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication a plus.
• Knowledge of heavy rigging a plus.
• Working knowledge of blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to work independently on simple assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Builds components pertinent to the functions of the machines.
• Reads blueprints and schematics to ensure correct assembly.
• Wires junction boxes as needed.
• Assembles simple components with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Reading precision measurements

Independent work

Job instruction comprehension

Welding/fabrication knowledge

Heavy rigging knowledge

Blueprints/schematics literacy

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Burke Porter Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a first shift Machine Builder to assemble machined and purchased components under the guidance of a Team Leader. You will work from assembly blueprints using hand and power tools and apply mechanical skills to build machine components.

The ideal candidate has strong measurement reading skills, understands blueprints, and can operate with minimal supervision on simple assemblies.