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Machine Builder

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Quick Summary:

Opus is looking for an enthusiastic, experience and capable machine builder.

A big part of our product are complex mechanical structures and machines like robot tooling, conveyors, part fixtures etc. We need a person to take a set of drawings and using in-house and external resources, make, fit, and assemble these components and ultimately the complete automation cell. Resources may include machining, welding, and programming/operating CNC machine tools.

Some of the job responsibilities are:

• Build and test prototype machinery and automation to verify methods and concepts.
• Machine components from blanks or blocks to meet design goals as laid out in technical drawings using machine tools, power saws, power shears, rules and hand tools.
• Fit and assemble those parts to build assemblies using hand production and measurement tools.
• Inspect finished equipment for operation, reliability and appearance.
• Lift position and secure machined parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists/rigging equipment, vises, v-blocks, or angle plates.
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.
• Setup and operate conventional \ lathe, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Set up and operate drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
• Study technical drawings, sketches, models and/or written specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, or assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specifications.
• Design fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the manufacture of parts or products.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, bill of materials, machine-tool build assembly drawing.
• Devise and detail assembly plans for the machine-tool build and integrator process.
• Assemble and integrate pneumatics and hydraulics, electrical components, power transmission systems, conveyor systems and feeder systems.
• Sub-assemble machine tool components.
• Integrate automation system complete assemblies.

Team Practices and Capabilities:

• Work in harmony with other automation professionals while adhering to the Ontario Employment Standards Act and the Opus Employee Handbook.
• Promote Personal Development and Safe work practices.
• You will require professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate other team members to produce quality equipment within tight timeframes.
• Work will require a willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Working conditions are normal for a shop environment with travel required.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Must be flexible in adapting to business changes.
• Will be required to work with all personnel after project delivery to find improvement opportunities in methods, materials and manpower to ensure continued quality improvements in customer deliverables.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the OPus Automation Inc. Code of Conduct.

Education, Experience, and Capabilities:

As a qualified machine builder candidate, you must have successfully completed an Apprenticeship or have had 2 to 5 years experience in an automation-building environment. In addition, you will need to have a certificate of qualification as one of the following:

• Millwright
• General Machinist
• Tool Builder and Integrator
• Tool and Die Maker.

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