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Machine Builder Job in Elkhart, Indiana

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Looking for a Machine Builder job in Elkhart, Indiana? Bond Technologies is hiring experienced builders to assemble, fabricate, and maintain custom machinery. Apply today to join our team.

Position Title:

Machine Builder

Department:

Shop Operations

Reports To:

Production Manager

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Location:

Elkhart, Indiana

Position Summary

A Machine Builder works in the shop to engage in the build process and perform other duties as relates to fabrication, inventory, machining, assembly of machines and components, and general maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

  • Following directions from Engineering and Shop Management, build simple and complex custom machines
  • Understand the storage and retrieval of work-in-process parts and inventory supplies
  • Operates shop equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, welders, and various hand tools
  • Creative mindset and problem solver to overcome technical mechanical challenges
  • Passion for excellence and high-quality craftsmanship
  • Understanding, implementing, and adhering to quality standards
  • Ambitious with inner drive to meet or beat project deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Essential Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma required. Some relevant post-secondary education desired.

Experience

3-10 years “Hands On” working experience, specifically with custom machinery.

Required Skills

  1. Ability to work with hand tools
  2. Ability to operate metalworking machines such as mill, lathe, grinder, and welder
  3. Ability to assemble, measure and test precision components and assemblies related to custom machines
  4. Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings. Ability to read and follow drawings for custom parts and assemblies.

Preferred Skills

  1. CAD skills, ability to use Solidworks CAD software to read and understand dimensions, bills of materials, tolerances
  2. Computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  3. Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as dial indicator and calipers
  4. Expert at understanding principles of custom machine building
  5. Understanding and experience with Hydraulics and Pneumatics systems
  6. Understanding and experience with Electrical wiring and circuits
  7. Licensed Journeyman

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to travel (potentially internationally)
  • Ability to work in a shop environment
  • Ability to safely lift and carry small objects
  • Visual Acuity:
    • Ability to read documents
    • Ability to see and read precision instruments and gauges
    • Ability to work at a computer monitor
  • Hearing Ability:
    • No special requirements.

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