Machine Builder

Avlmfg; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Machine Builder to construct and assemble heavy industrial machinery, piping, and enclosures. You will handle, move, load, and unload material—often heavy metal—using forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing setting.

This role requires reading drawings and tolerances to determine assembly steps and ensures safety procedures are followed on the floor. Responsibilities include rigging large subassemblies up to 40 tons, aligning components, installing

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain situational awareness on the shop floor.
• Move and position heavy components using material handling equipment while following established safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
• Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts, using established safety precautions.
• Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.
• Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.
• Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.
• Assist with documentation control and following company policies.
• Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, operating established safety precautions. (Material handling)
• Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Tow motors

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Machine Builder

Charlotte, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $29.88 To $29.88 Annually

About the Company

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.

Job Summary

The Machine Builder's primary function is to build and assemble machinery, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.

Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts, using established safety precautions.

Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.

Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.

Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.

Assist with documentation control and following company policies.

Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, operating established safety precautions. (Material handling)

Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience in a trade with similar/transferrable skills aligned with the job responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

About the Company

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.

Job Summary

The Machine Builder's primary function is to build and assemble machinery, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.

Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts, using established safety precautions.

Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.

Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.

Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.

Assist with documentation control and following company policies.

Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, operating established safety precautions. (Material handling)

Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.

Job Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience in a trade with similar/transferrable skills aligned with the job responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Second Shift
Mon-Thur (4-10's)
4pm-230am
40 hrs/week.
Overtime eligible