Machine Controls Technician II

• Trouble-shoot, repair, and replace electrical systems and sub-systems with a sound understanding of complex circuitry including components such as; CNC drives/amplifiers, servomotors, PLC’s, glass scales, rotary encoders, safety switches, and similar electrical/electro-mechanical components employed in advanced machine tool systems.
• Communicate, both verbally and in written format(s), the status of machine start up and troubleshooting, repair, and operation in a professional manner. Manage interactions, using a fact-based communication style including detail of accomplished tasks, results, next steps, and associated timelines for next activities.
• Provide coaching and informal training to customer personnel regarding the efficient and effective use and electrical maintenance of Gleason products.

• Full mastery of all Job Specific Functions/skills of Level I.
• Independently analyze machine malfunctions and resolve problems in machine tool system operation/performance.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, testing, tuning, and adjusting machine tool elements to obtain optimum operating performance with Fanuc and Siemens-based control systems.
• Interact with Gleason internal project management during field installation/service projects acting with support to Field Service Engineer(s). Identify and coordinate work tasks, associated inputs and outputs, assign and perform work tasks according to project schedule requirements and develop countermeasures for instances of non-performance according to project milestones.
• Effectively provide formal classroom and shop floor customer Electrical Maintenance training.
• Effectively diagnose Gleason machine tool problems remotely utilizing Gleason Connect technology
• Provide assistance and guidance/mentoring to Level I Machine Control Technicians. 4127 Runoff - Technician Mach Control I

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.

Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.

The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.