Industrial Machine Builder

Mestek Machinery; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Formtek, Inc. in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a skilled machine builder to assemble machinery based on blueprints and schematics using hand and power tools. The first shift runs 6:45 am to 3:15 pm with overtime paid for hours over 40 per week.

Occasional travel to service or set up machines may be required, with a 15% shift differential for service travel. Full benefits are provided through Mestek, Inc.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and schematics to identify proper parts.
• Use tape measures, torque wrenches, and measuring instruments.
• Operate a forklift and overhead crane.
• Willing to travel domestically, and possibly to Canada and Mexico.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematics to identify proper parts.
• Stand, sit, and climb around the machine during assembly.
• Cut and prepare belts, chains, and hydraulic hoses for use.
• Identify correct parts to be used in frame, pumps, valves, manifolds, and fittings.
• Assemble drive components and mounts to gearboxes and frames.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and test machines.
• Provide service, setup and startup functions at customer sites.
• Overtime is paid for time over 40 hours per week; travel for service may be required with a 15% travel differential.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal and written communication

Domestic travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Torque wrenches

Measuring instruments

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Job description

Formtek, Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer located in Twinsburg, Ohio specializing in roll form and metal forming equipment. View our website for videos of our products at www.formtekgroup.com .

JOB SUMMARY

Machine builders assemble machinery based on blueprints and schematics with the use of hand and power tools. The first shift hours are 6:45 am to 3:15 pm. Overtime is based on business needs and is paid for any time worked over 40 hours per week. Payroll is paid weekly each Friday. The rate of pay is based on prior work experience and schooling. Some limited travel may be expected to service or setup the machines we produce.

• Full benefits package offered through our parent company, Mestek, Inc.

Essential Functions

• Read blueprints and schematics to be able to identify the proper parts.
• Stand, sit, and climb in and around the machine to assemble the machine.
• Cut and prepare belts, chains, and hydraulic hoses for use.
• Identify correct parts to be used in or under the frame, pumps, valves, manifolds, fittings whether air or hydraulic, measuring, making, and installing hoses.
• Identify and assemble drive components consisting of mounting motors and couplings to gearboxes and mounting in a frame.
• During the process of assembling all of the components of the finished goods, you will have to climb in and out or under a frame, a dozen or more times bending and stooping always.
• Assemble the installation of rolls, gears, electrical panels and associated parts, dragging, threading, breaking, and connecting all items to the stands.
• Completely assemble, troubleshoot, and test machines.
• Provide service, setup and other startup functions at customers job sites.
• Some limited travel may be expected. A shift differential for any service travel is calculated at 15% and includes all portal-to-portal hours and paid expenses.

Qualifications

• Job involves lifting a maximum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Use and read tape measures, torque wrenches, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate a fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to adapt methods and ideas to attain continuous improvement.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a valid driver’s license and background that will allow service travel domestically, but also possibly to occasionally include Canada and Mexico.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

The individual will regularly be required to stand. The individual will frequently be required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The individual will occasionally be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.