Vision Mechanical Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

IDI is a privately owned company that has been in business for almost 40 years and is continuing to grow. We are looking for a Machine Builder II who is interested in the challenges and opportunities in the field of vision guided robotics. Our ideal candidate will be results oriented and driven to meet project objectives. If this sounds like you, and you have the skills outlined in our job description, please send your resume as we very much would like to meet you and learn more.

The Machine Builder II assembles, debugs, and installs entire machines and/or systems. The work starts at the IDI facility where the builder will interact with the project team during the build of the machine. Once the machine is accepted by the customer, the builder will travel to the customer facility and install the machine on site. The projects we work on span across all industries and range in size from $250k-$2M.POSITION: Machine Builder II

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

TRAVEL: 30-55%

• Organize, plan, and execute all phases of machine construction.
• Assemble the machine from drawings and/or verbal instructions.
• Provide direction to assistants.
• Fabricate critical machine components as required.
• Interface with electrical personnel concerning electrical and programming issues.
• Use knowledge of pneumatic functions, devices, and fittings, to achieve desired results.
• Adjust robot, vision, mechanical, rotary positions (i.e. indexing units) as necessary.
• Use knowledge of OSHA requirements for machine safety devices and guards.
• Perform machine parts and assembly modifications as required, interfacing with engineering when changes are major or of a critical nature.
• Record changes to machine parts and assemblies on engineering drawings.
• Debug entire machine, with engineering, as necessary.
• Help perform inhouse acceptance runoff.
• Install and service machines at customer’s site as required.
• Train customer’s personnel on machine operations and maintenance.
• Provide information for machine technical documentation.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safe working practices.
• Keep work area clean.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Follow work instructions and maintain checklists.
• Maintain departmental goals in keeping with company objectives.
• Recommend improvements to facilitate company growth.
• Comply with all IDI Company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Equipment:
• Material handling equipment, including operating a forklift.
• Table saws, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Housekeeping, maintenance equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual Acuity Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
• Hearing Ability Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working Conditions The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time
Ability to commute/relocate:

Overland Park, KS 66214: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Ability to travel as needed. Many jobs are accessible by car but some may require air travel. Some jobs require an overnight stay.

Typical site builds range from 3 days to 2 weeks. For any given builder this may be needed 1-6 times per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school or trade school.
• Three (3) years’ minimum experience in machine building.
• Journeyman toolmaker or equivalent skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in the proper use and selection of tools and equipment, for example:
• Inspection and measurement tools such as Vernier, caliper, and scales, etc.
• Hand tools such as a variety of wrenches, pliers, saws, power drills, etc.
• Machinery such as milling machine, surface grinders, lathe, etc.Job Type: Fulltime

Shift availability: Day Shift

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay

Overtime pay

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person