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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 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.
MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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.
DISCLAIMER
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.