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Responsibilities
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machine
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock in order to display placement of cuts.
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Check workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Position and fasten workpieces.
• Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• Install repaired parts into equipment, or install new equipment
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
• Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products
• Program computers and electronic instruments such as numerically controlled machine tools.
• Set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
• Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
• Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties and mathematics.
• Confer with numerical control programmers in order to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly, and that output will meet specifications.
• Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
• Evaluate experimental procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
• Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
• Install experimental parts and assemblies such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants, and batteries into machines and mechanisms.
• Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment.
• Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization, and feasibility of design.

Responsibilities

  • Weld quality products in a timely matter with precision and efficiency
  • MIG and TIG welding
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Operate equipment safely, efficiently, effectively and respectfully
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, blue prints, welding process specifications and workorders
  • Required to accurately log in/out of jobs and report quantities completed/scrapped
  • Verifies print matches part being fabricated/welded
  • Maintain tolerances and finish quality on job during production and upon completion
  • Involve engineers if parts found to be out of tolerance
  • Notify supervisor of quality/tolerance issues prior to running job
  • Must use basic hand-held measuring tools
  • Foresee problems and implement preventative solutions
  • Understand mechanics and work closely with Mechanical Assembly
  • Work with Management to create precise products
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Brake press/machining and Bridgeport operation a plus

Interested persons may send their resume and cover letter to:

Attn: Human Resources
Hines Industries
240 Metty Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9498

Primary Responsibility

Assemble machines, equipment, and their subassemblies based on customer’s needs and blueprint requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Follow and adhere to verbal and written instructions and blueprint specifications
  • Plan assembly procedures assuring compliance
  • Modify components as required, documenting changes as needed
  • Utilize hand tools as required
  • Bend / install piping / tubing as required
  • Use machine shop tools as required
  • Verify functionality of assembly
  • Meet planned deadlines

Key Skills and Abilities

  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Understands electrical basics
  • Ability to work with minimal direction
  • Self-motivated
  • Team player with problem solving skills

Experience and Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Post high school education in tech program or engineering preferred
  • Experienced building machines, working in machine shop

 

Interested persons may send their resume and cover letter to:

Attn: Human Resources
Hines Industries
240 Metty Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9498

Description

  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
  • Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders
  • Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
  • Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
  • Check workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
  • Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
  • Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
  • Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
  • Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel in order to exchange technical information.

 

Interested persons may send their resume and cover letter to:

Attn: Human Resources
Hines Industries
240 Metty Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9498

Summary

Established leader in manufacturing equipment located in Ann Arbor, MI is searching for a mechanical engineer to create, and improve machine design drawings for high performance balancing equipment. The selected individual will provide leadership by identifying opportunities for design improvement and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design and analyze parts, components, assemblies, subassemblies and systems
  • Produce associated conceptual drawings
  • Identify opportunities for design improvement, and cost reduction
  • Provide written guidance for improvement ideas, communicate ideas to management and team, follow implementation of change through to completion
  • Carry out technical and manufacturing troubleshooting and establish procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences

Key Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent design, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to design, quality machines
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to multi-task across on 3-5 jobs
  • Ability to develop, read, and analyze blueprints
  • Understanding of manufacturing techniques used to create parts, such as machining, soldering, milling, and drilling
  • Proficiency in Auto Cad Inventor or similar platform

Experience and Education

  • Minimum of Bachelors of Science in mechanical engineering, Masters degree in mechanical engineering preferred
  • Min. 5 years experience as a design engineer Expectations of the Position
  • Ability to create new and improve existing mechanical designs

Person Specification

  • Interest in designing quality machines with low manufacturing and service costs
  • Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment
  • Team player

 

Interested persons may send their resume and cover letter to:

Attn: Human Resources
Hines Industries
240 Metty Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9498

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