Senior Machine Builder

Lead the assembly, fitting, and integration of manufactured and purchased components in accordance with assembly drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Perform complex mechanical builds requiring advanced troubleshooting, precision alignment, and adjustments to achieve close tolerances.Review project documentation prior to assembly and proactively collaborate with Engineering, Controls, and Project Teams to resolve design issues, improve manufacturability, and address technical concerns.

Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on guidance to Machine Builders, Apprentices, and other team members. Support training, knowledge transfer, and adherence to best practices.

Independently complete the assembly, integration, testing, and commissioning of highly complex automated equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety requirements, and customer expectations.

Lead machine validation activities, including troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and integrated system issues. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives and timelines.

Coordinate and perform equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities at customer sites. Serve as a technical lead during customer acceptance testing, including FAT and SAT activities.

Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers, providing technical support and guidance throughout installation, startup, and post-commissioning phases.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance assembly processes, build quality, efficiency, safety, and standardization across projects.

Assist Project teams with project planning, risk identification, build sequencing, and technical decision-making to ensure successful project execution.

Maintain accurate build records, red-line drawings, and documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.

High technical aptitude, superior problem-solving and organization skills

Ability to lead and coordinate teams.

Strong math and communication skills in the English language

Effective in time management with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure within strict time restraints.

Read and interpret blueprints.

Operate a variety of hand tools.

Collaborate effectively within a team or work independently.

Be receptive to direction and open to productive feedback.

Able to work without direction guided by general instructions related to objectives, priorities, and requirement.

Offer guidance to teams of assemblers and other team members when necessary.

Contribute valuable insights to the management regarding technical standards and designs within the company and department.

Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

We’ve helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we’re adding more every day.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.