Machine Builder Apprentice

Commercial Tool Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CG Automation & Fixture (CGAF) in Comstock Park, MI is seeking a Machine Builder Apprentice. This entry level role develops machinist skills as you work in the shop under supervision while pursuing a journeyman certification.

Growth opportunities, benefits, and a climate-controlled facility are highlighted. The position suits a motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and may require overtime; lifting up to 25 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Fit and assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Effectively and safely operating hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, and shears
• Analyze assembly blueprint, schematic, and specifications manuals used in machine building operations.

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance of parts to bill of material and drawings, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
• Lay out hole locations and drill and tap holes on parts for assembly.
• Align components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels, weld, or rivet parts together.
• Construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Machine start-up and packaging
• Ability to interact effectively with various departments in the organization.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety regulations

Hand & power tools

Measuring tools

Physical endurance

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Drill presses

Surface grinders

Saws & shears

Job description

Building the future of tooling, begins with building a great team!

CG Automation & Fixture (CGAF), located in Comstock Park, MI is looking for a Machine Builder Apprentice! The Machine Build Apprentice is an entry level position for an individual that is interest in becoming a machinist or machine builder. This position will require the individual to work in the machine shop under supervision while at the same time pursuing a journeyman certification.

At CGAF, we offer growth opportunities, great benefits and a climate-controlled facility. Our state of the art facility boasts the latest machining technology in the area and our workforce can build the impossible. This position is ideal for a highly motivated team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos, sketches, and knowledge of machine construction.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Effectively and safely operating hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, and shears
• Analyze assembly blueprint, schematic, and specifications manuals used in machine building operations.
• Verifies conformance of parts to bill of material and drawings, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
• Lay out hole locations and drill and tap holes on parts for assembly.
• Align components for assembly, manually or with hoist, and bolts, screws, dowels, weld, or rivet parts together.
• Construct, rebuild, and repair machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Machine start-up and packaging
• Ability to interact effectively with various departments in the organization.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds regularly.