Senior Machine Builder & Team Lead

Burke-Porter-Machinery-; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company, is seeking a Lead Machine Builder in Grand Rapids, MI to guide the skilled fitting, assembly, installation and troubleshooting of custom machinery. This hands-on leadership role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

You will assign work, mentor team members, uphold safety and quality, and collaborate with management to meet production schedules while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of machine building experience, preferably involving custom machinery or equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of machine assembly and precision fitting techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong shop math skills, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Previous experience leading a team, training employees, or mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled fitting and assembly of machined and purchased components using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machine operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and other technical documentation.
• Custom fit components and assemblies while maintaining required tolerances and quality standards.
• Lay out and complete installation of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components.
• Install conduit and complete machine wiring as required.
• Apply mechanical knowledge, precision measurement, and inspection techniques throughout the machine build process.
• Assign, coordinate, and delegate daily work to team members to support production schedules and project priorities.
• Provide hands-on guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and technical support to Machine Builders.
• Train and mentor new employees on machine-building processes, safe work practices, crane and rigging procedures, and forklift operation.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for new team members.
• Provide leadership with feedback regarding employee performance, development, and employee relations matters.
• Review and approve time-off requests as needed while considering production and staffing requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources and management to address employee-related matters as appropriate.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, power tools, and other equipment required for machine assembly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while complying with applicable quality, safety, work rules, and procedures.
• Support overtime and occasional weekend work based on production requirements.

Skills

Machine building

Leadership

Blueprints & schematics

GD&T

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Power tools

Training/Mentoring

Safety compliance

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company, is seeking a Lead Machine Builder in Grand Rapids, MI to guide the skilled fitting, assembly, installation and troubleshooting of custom machinery. This hands-on leadership role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

You will assign work, mentor team members, uphold safety and quality, and collaborate with management to meet production schedules while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.