Machine Controls Technician II

About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

The Machine Control Technician performs technical start up procedures and qualification of machine tools in a manufacturing environment including machine tool troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electro-mechanical systems, subsystems and components. You'll be required to professionally interact with customer personnel, shop floor colleagues, supervisors, engineering teams and machine operators. Effectively communicate to support staff at Gleason including service team members, supervision, and engineering to gather and provide technical information.

Professionally and thoroughly document qualification steps, findings, and/or repairs implemented. Actively communicate status and planned next actions to supervision, keeping them informed of qualification status.

You may be required to travel domestically and internationally deploying for service projects and/or machine installations if business needs arise.

Required Skills:

• Basic Computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Ability to use Concur web-based online expense reporting system to reconcile expense bills in accordance with corporate expense policy. Ability to use SAP quality system tools (ITL's and OSAR's) to report machine issues during the commissioning of machine tools
• Detailed working knowledge of blueprint and schematic reading for hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems with complexity typical of CNC machine tool applications
• High Voltage experience with working knowledge of the safe practices when working with it.
• Ability to set up, trouble-shoot/debug, repair, and/or replace electrical systems and sub-systems with a basic understanding of circuitry, including components such as; CNC drives/amplifiers, servomotors, PLC's, I/O configurations, glass scales, rotary encoders, safety switches, and similar electrical/electro-mechanical components employed in advanced machine tool systems.

Properly utilize test equipment and devices (electronic indicators, gages, voltmeters etc.) to measure machine conditions in order to set up and/or identify root cause of machine issues.

Required Education:

• Associates Degree (A.S) in electrical, mechanical, electromechanical engineering/tech or equivalent OR 5 years experience in machine tool troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance function

Level I Functions/

Skills:

• 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.

Level II Functions/

Skills:

• 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…