Job description
About the Company
Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.
Job Summary
The Machine Builder's primary function is to build and assemble machinery, pipe fitting, and enclosures. Handle, move, load, and unload material, mostly heavy metal, by hand or using a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes in a manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, product specifications, and understand tolerances to determine assembly operations.
Assist with rigging, hoisting, moving, and aligning large (up to 40 tons) subassemblies and components to storage areas or within the worksite using overhead cranes and forklifts, using established safety precautions.
Fit and assemble simple and complex parts to build heavy industrial machinery and equipment according to drawings and product specifications.
Install major components such as gears, pumps, motors, hydraulics, fans, generators, insulation, soundproofing systems, and building panels using hand and power tools.
Thread and install piping and pipe spools using engineering assembly drawings.
Assist with documentation control and following company policies.
Handle, move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and tow motors, operating established safety precautions. (Material handling)
Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed following the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and participate in regular safety talks. Perform a visual inspection of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and other tools, to ensure they are in safe working condition.
Job Requirements
Minimum 3 years' experience in a trade with similar/transferrable skills aligned with the job responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Second Shift
Mon-Thur (4-10's)
4pm-230am
40 hrs/week.
Overtime eligible
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