Machine Builder

Matrix Design is a great company because we have great people. At Matrix Design, we are committed to Developing Great People, Building a Great Company, and Delivering Great Results. 

Our culture rests upon six Core Values that we strive to embody each and every day: 
• We Can Do That!                      • We Do It Right!                       • We Do What We Say
• We Do It Better Next Time!                       • We Do It Together!                       • We Do It for a Greater Purpose

Solving automation integration problems across various industries is innovative, challenging, and often complex work. It demands creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and hard work from every member of the team. Therefore, we strive to put the Right People in the Rights Seats so that everyone wins! 

OVERVIEW
A machine Builder is responsible for a wide variety of duties in the construction of custom-designed robotic automation systems. Duties include machining, milling, assembling, debugging, and troubleshooting customized mechanical assemblies and end-of-arm tools. Special attention must be paid to achieving the scheduled milestone dates and budgeted hours for each project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be an Ideal Team Player
   • Humble – Collaborative. Elevates contributions of others. Lacks excessive ego.
   • Hungry – Diligent. Self-motivated. Looks for more responsibility and opportunity.
   • Smart – Emotionally intelligent. Understands team dynamics. Exercises common sense.
2. Exercise Operational Excellence
   • Fanatical about safety
   • Diligent in quality and precision
   • Focused on continuous improvement and “Doing It Better”
   • Strive for a 100% on-time completion rate on build milestones
   • Improve the overall efficiency rating of the Production Team
   • Adhere to the Matrix Way
3. Build Complex Automated Systems
   • Fabricate or modify critical machine components according to engineering drawings, manuals, or sketches
   • Machine precision parts within variance tolerances 
   • Assemble components of a complex machine or assembly according to engineering drawings, manuals, sketches, and verbal instruction
   • Test, troubleshoot, and debug systems for successful runoff with customers
   • Collaborate with engineering when changes are needed
   • Redline changes to detail/assembly drawings and pneumatic schematics
   • Provide status updates to team leads on assigned projects
   • Ensure part inventory in accordance with BOM specifications
   • Solve problems and challenges that arise in the mechanical and assembly processes

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Great work ethic and dependable work history 
• Innovative problem solver
• Organized, creative, results-oriented, process-focused, and attentive to detail
• Overtime required as needed
• Willing and able to travel up to 15% of the time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years in automation, manufacturing, or machining
• Set up and operate manual mill and lathe
• Understand mechanical drawings and pneumatic schematics
• Knowledge of and skill with a range of hand tools, power tools, and micrometers
• Knowledge of pneumatics, equipment, and machinery
• Understand geometric dimensioning/tolerancing and fit of precision parts
• General mechanical aptitude

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Understanding mechanical drawings 
• Ability to interact with digital drawings in SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Journeyman toolmaker or equivalent skills

EDUCATION

• Associate or Technical degree in a related field is desired
• High School diploma or equivalent degree required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Contribute 45 hours on average per week
• Able to work in an office and manufacturing floor environment where a computer, telephone, machines, and other equipment are used as needed to perform duties
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand, and move from one area to another 
• Regularly required to work in constricted parts of machine cells 
• Constant and repeated use of keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift, and move up to 50 lbs