Lead Machine Builder

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The Opportunity:

JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to get stronger across North America Europe and Asia. Join us as a Lead Machine Builder in Holland MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a full-time hourly position based onsite in Holland MI

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Lead Machine Builder is responsible for leading the assembly build and installation of automated machinery while ensuring projects are completed safely on time within budget and to quality standards. This role supervises build teams throughout the project lifecycle coordinating resources materials schedules and communication across engineering manufacturing and project management functions. The Lead Machine Builder provides hands-on leadership mentoring training and performance coaching to team members while driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives. Success in this role requires strong mechanical aptitude the ability to read technical drawings and proven experience leading automated machine builds. The position also supports equipment installation at customer sites and requires occasional domestic and international travel.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Assist Engineering in the development phase.

• Direct supervision of project teams assigned during the build phase.

• Plan organize and control the build process and related costs.

• Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project including de-bug and runoff.

• Verify arrival of materials to ensure they are available when needed.

• Keep the project team up to date on key project detail and keep the team informed on workload and hours required.

• Drive best practice and cost savings opportunities with the build team.

• Assign and track tasks for the build team so that all resources are used to their full potential during the build phase.

• Strive to achieve the highest level of performance from each team member as it relates to their individual ability.

• Set employee expectations provide feedback coaching and accountability to insure employees meet company expectations as needed and during formal performance reviews.

• Promote and execute build team training through the use of the 3 build development modules.

• Support promote and execute company initiatives.

• Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.

• Provide timely customer service to both internal and external customers.

• Communicate to the Build Manager and Project Manager on open issues milestones release status timing hours and budget concerns.

• Responsible to assist the build manager in developing the build team through leadership experience positive attitude encouragement and training.

• Support the quoting team by giving input on concepts hours and material costs.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety on-time delivery and quality of our products.

• Responsible for holding team accountable to company policy and procedure.

• Release prints according to timeline schedule sequencing purchased and in house fabricated parts to arrive when needed.

• Coordinate tear down and installation schedules including trucking requirements.

• Lead installation of equipment at customer site which may include coordinating equipment and resources needed on site.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and the ability to navigate Excel.

• Proficient in reading part and assembly drawings.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.

• Proven ability to lead the build of automated machinery.

• Proven ability to accept and give direction set expectations and hold team members accountable to meet timing budget and customer expectations.

• Ability to train and mentor.

• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending kneeling climbing ladders and climbing onto and beneath machines.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.

• Ability to obtain a Hi-Lo (Fork Lift) Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane license along with Lock Out Tag Out training while employed at JR.

• Ability to provide own hand tools and tool box suitable for the job (a list of those recommended will be provided).

• Travel at least 20% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution.

Together we push whats possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

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