Machining Applications Technician

MACHINING APPLICATIONS TECHNICIAN – 1ST SHIFT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Drafts design concepts for Automation; Machining fixture detail design (CAD design Auto-Cad Inventor modeling capabilities drawing).
• Works with others team member to teach them PLC and Ladder Logic.
• Supports Integration of new and re-deployed/equipment.
• Trains team members for machining cell applications and production process, as needed.
• Follows procedures for tool testing changes and sampling for all tool or cell changes via quality process and PNC process.
• Reviews production parts and tooling updates, program changes and new programs. Keeps annual machine backups on Network by Machine ID.
• Programs for CNC Machine’s 3Axis/4Axis/5thAxis/Lathes/Fanuc Robot programming/PLC programming/Vision programming.
• Supports Tool Designer with application and processing information.
• Works with Maintenance as needed. Assists in trouble shooting and repairing machinery as needed.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, or replaces mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoots custom-built machinery as well as CNCs; makes adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Monitors data and puts into reports to assist with Machine Uptime, and OEE.
• Works weekends and overtime as required.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance, in accordance with scheduled work hours, and overtime (OT) as assigned.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education, knowledge, skills and abilities:

Education: Associate’s degree or higher from two-year College or technical school.

Certifications/License:  Blueprint reading, Part Prints, Electrical Schematics, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings, GD&T for automotive manufacturing. Ability to acquire Gibbs’ Powered Industrial Lift Certification.

Experience: Six months or more related experience and/or training, including basic machine shop, basic electrical, AC/DC, Machine Wiring, and PLC programming. 

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Auto Cad 2-D design and solid modeling, CNC controls and Machine functions.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment.
Gibbs will not sponsor applicants for work visas.