Robotic/Automation Maintenance Technician

Who We Are and What We Do

GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.

Hot and Conventional Stamping

GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.

Laser Cutting

GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.

Welding

At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.

SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, perform routine maintenance procedure, help troubleshoot and quickly repair any robotic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problem should they arise. Support all equipment and systems within the facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Install, mount, tryout, maintain, and remove all electrical equipment, such as, 480-volt portion of bus systems, control panels, distribution panels, Junction boxes, wire ways, conduit runs, cable and wire switches, operator stations, relays, solenoids, plugs, receptacles, etc.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems such as fuses, heaters, motors, and relays, wire Intermediate relay logic, AC/DC motor drives using instruments such as electronic voltmeters.
• Make repairs to ABB robotic equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
• Maintain, dismantle, repair, and replace mechanical and hydraulic components (e. g. bearings, seals, details, carriers, etc.) on industrial machinery such as shafting, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, pumps, cylinders, gears, couplings, linkages, ball screws, coolant systems and filters, and combustion equipment and valves.
• Read and interpret blueprints for the mechanical operation and assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, robots, and other automation.
• Operate mobile equipment (e.g., forklifts, vertical lifts, cranes)
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools; wrenches, ratchets, hammers, chisels, pry-bars, grinders, saws, drills, air impact wrench etc.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance checks.
• Work in coordination with Maintenance Technicians. Provide mentoring and on the job training to lower-level technicians.
• Communicate with other shifts and coworkers to ensure progress of project or repair.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• English (grammar and language) and math.
• Familiarity of machines and tools.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Experience with use of robot pendant.
• Visual acuity is required for reading machine dials, work orders, precision measuring instruments and for performing visual/physical quality inspections.
• Ability to use Calipers and measuring tools.

Physical Demands:

While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance