Hiring a Contract Machine Builder specializing in the Automotive Industry can save your business time and money.

When critical machine setup, upgrades, retrofit or maintenance is needed, minimizing the downtime is key to maintaining profit margins. Choosing someone with the right experience to meet those needs is paramount.

Modern automotive plants utilize high-tech robotics equipment that requires minimal human interaction to run. However, keeping those machines operating at peak performance, while providing essential modifications can present challenges.

There are 2 solutions to this challenge: 1) Hire Full-time Staff. 2) Hire a Contract Machine Builder.

Hiring Full-Time Staff: Pros+ Accessible during normal business hours+ Familiar with daily operations

Cons+ Ongoing training courses will be required+ Robotics certifications take 2+ years+ Multiple certifications may be required+ Additional insurance risks and liabilities+ Overtime pay may be required in emergencies+ More expensive over time

Hiring a Contract Machine Builder: Pros+ No training required+ Contractor maintains certifications/insurance+ No overtime or benefits required+ Ongoing contracts optional+ Accessible 24 hrs a day / International travel+ Cheaper than hiring full-time employees+ Shorter turnaround times

Cons+ Less familiar with daily operations+ May cost slightly more in the short term

End-Of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) services

Manual machining

OSHA machine safety guarding

PLC programming

Build, upgrade, retrofit, & repair of automation equipment, robotics, and assembly lines

Welding experience for custom fabrication of machine frames and weldments with custom powder coat services available

Machine start-up support

Experience in key markets including Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Appliance, and Aerospace Automation Equipment industries

Mechanical assembly knowledge in: sonic welders, heat stakes, clip installs, degater machines, color sensing, vision machines, screw driver machines, punch and die piercing equipment, robotics, part-to-part assembly machines, mig welding machines, resistance welding machines, metal forming machines, Bosch™ conveyor lines

Knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical wiring, and manual machining

Excellent trouble shooting and problem solving skills

Proof of insurance and references available upon request

Worldwide travel as needed

What Qualifications Should You Look For in a Contract Machine Builder

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