Senior Machine Tool Builder

Job Description

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $35-43/hour
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQs and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

MAJOR DUTIES

• Machine, fit and assemble component parts and precision tooling with a quality and timely focus in order to build special-purpose machinery, robotic work cells and factory automation projects.
• Coordinate the activities, approved by the group leader/manager, of a team of Toolmakers and apprentices involved in the mechanical build, coordinating, bench assembly, floor assembly and integration of robotic work cells, mechanical assemblies and factory automation products in order to ensure that a quality product is built on time, safely and to budget.
• Set up and operate various machine tools, such as manual lathes and small mills, and apply knowledge of mechanisms, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures to support the assembly team with new work or rework.
• Must be able to run medium to large projects with medium to high complexity.
• Must be able to support Group Lead as a right hand and be able to fill in temporarily in Group Leaders absence.
• Able to lead a team and push medium to large projects, or program cell/station with medium to high complexity successfully to completion

Health and Safety

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tag out methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
• Attend all required health, safety, and environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.

Qualifications

Education:

• A Certificate of Qualification as a Machine Tool Builder and Integrator or equivalent certifications from other Provinces or Countries.

Experience:

• Completion of a Certificate of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Qualification in the above-mentioned trades. Proven demonstration of skills outlined in the Specific Responsibilities will qualify you for the position.

Additional Information

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with applications department to develop and quote new projects.
• Work with engineering team in concept development of medium to large projects with medium to highly complexity and provide labour estimates for manager review.
• Work in a team environment with other mechanical assembly personnel as well as electricians, programmers and any other people or department required to complete the project to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Attend assigned Project Kick-Off meetings (PKO), review scope of work, budget and schedule.
• Preview projects at customer site to gain knowledge for planning purposes (i.e. design, install, subcontractors).
• Attend assigned Project Execution Planning meeting (PEP). With the team and plan how you are going to execute your part of the project
• Determine special tools required for assembly.
• Attend design reviews to critique mechanical design for functionality and robustness.
• Review drawing packages at the detail level for fit, function and manufacturability.
• Understand the manufacture of details, review tolerances on prints, understand GD&T and where to apply.
• Requires a practical working knowledge of the operation of all toolroom equipment.
• Support the needs of the manufacturing department when questions arise.
• Execution of prototypes to ensure fit, function, and manufacturability.
• Ensure that all print updates are being completed.
• Prioritize and track purchased parts and machined details by assembly in conjunction with Inventory Control.
• Proficient understanding of the tracking system.
• Record project status for weekly team meetings.
• Involved in bench assem