Lead Machine Builder

As a Machine Build Lead you will never build the same machine twice.  As a member of a project team, you’ll work alongside our Applications, Controls, and Mechanical Engineering teams to design, build, program, and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process, and industry you never thought possible.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 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 You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma, or equivalent certification. 
• Related vocational education preferred.
• 5 + years of experience in relatable field.

Skills You’ll Have:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 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.

Other Details:

• Travel to customer sites & other JR locations up to 20% of time

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.
• Ability to obtain a Hi-Lo (Fork Lift), Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane license, along with Lock Out Tag Out training.
• Ability to provide own hand tools and tool box suitable for the job (a list of those recommended will be provided).