Machine Builder

AVL USA INC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL USA INC is seeking a Machine Builder to assemble heavy industrial machinery, fitting and wiring components as per drawings and specifications. The role involves rigging, hoisting, and aligning subassemblies up to 40 tons using overhead cranes and forklifts in a manufacturing setting.

The candidate will read drawings, install major components, thread piping, and follow safety procedures while performing routine inspections and documentation control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a trade with similar/transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, diagrams to determine assembly operations.
• Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning large subassemblies up to 40 tons using cranes and forklifts.
• Fit and assemble parts to build heavy industrial machinery per specifications.
• Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, and panels.
• Thread and install piping and pipe spools from engineering drawings.
• Perform safety checks and follow company policies; participate in safety talks.
• Operate material handling equipment and perform visual inspections for safe condition.

Skills

Trade experience

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Reading blueprints

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Description

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.

Working Hours & Location

Second Shift

Mon-Thur (4-10's)

4pm-230am

40 hrs/week.

Overtime eligible