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HS Inc. Automation

Machine Builder (Level 1)

HS Inc. Automation, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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Base pay range $17.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage time efficiently while continuously improving workmanship and personal performance

Effectively balance competing priorities with guidance from team leadership

Collaborate closely with team members to deliver high-quality products

Maintain a positive, professional attitude toward customers and coworkers

Work with cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget

Communicate clearly with team members, management, and customers regarding project status and potential issues

Demonstrate initiative in analyzing problems and developing practical, innovative solutions

Build components and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, CAD, and CAM files

Operate machining equipment including lathes, grinders, drill presses, and manual Bridgeport mills

Assist the Machine Build team with fabrication and assembly using hand and power tools

Work alongside experienced Machine Builders on small to medium-sized machines

Read and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings and schematics

Use precision measuring tools and perform accurate calculations

Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and workpieces

Turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts to specification

Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and project success

Qualifications & Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Proven mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills

Basic proficiency operating lathes, grinders, drill presses, and manual Bridgeport mills

Basic proficiency using hand and power tools

Ability to accurately use measurement devices and perform precise calculations

Preferred: College or trade school certification in Machine Building, Machining, or a related field

Basic working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, reach, and use hands frequently throughout the workday

Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing 50 lbs or more

Benefits & Perks

Two health insurance plan options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage

Opportunities for skill development, training, and career growth

Team-oriented, safety-focused work environment

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Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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