Job Description

Advance the automotive market and advance your career at Gentex! Join a collaborative culture devoted to innovation, cooperation, and continuous improvement. Your ideas are not just heard, they are celebrated! Explore Gentex today!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Machine Builder III is to build and set-up custom manufacturing equipment while leading a team of contracted Machine Builders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Resolve engineering documentation issues during the machine building process.
• Manage teams of apprentice and/or contract Machine Builders while working on equipment and line installs.
• Manage the set-up and tuning of equipment for production launch while working closely with other support groups.
• Mentoring other Machine Builders towards best practices and standards of building and installing equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly of custom manufacturing equipment.
• Perform field installation of all controls, plumbing, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure process equipment performs as specified by Engineering teams prior to release for production.
• Support engineering staff in development of new processes.
• Generate and communicate continuous improvement ideas for current and new processes.
• Perform modifications and field fit fabrications.
• Create and maintain project documentation to capture all issues, corrective actions and equipment modifications.
• Assist during equipment audits to ensure quality.
• Partnering with Engineering teams and other Machine Builders to create and improve methods and standards of equipment build from conception to launch.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. Building and maintaining solid working relationship with others.
• Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Personal accountability - Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Journey Worker and/or AAS degree.
• 5-7 years of building machines, electrical controls, and fabrication experience.
• At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting electromechanical issues and mechanical assembly.
• Experience reading/interpreting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and assembly prints. Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Meet the Following Physical Demands:

• High level of hand dexterity/coordination.
• Ability to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.
• Ability to ascend ladders and traverse multiple building floors and areas.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning body around equipment of varying heights.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience teaching and/or training others on electrical systems, code and safety systems.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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