**Unsolicited resumes, outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.
Who We Are
GNS North America | Established 2009
We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.
Stamping
- Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)
- Automotive & industrial metals
- Multi-location facilities for high-volume production
Laser Cutting
- Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production
- Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing
- Versatile with various metals and thicknesses
Welding & Assembly
- Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts
- Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency
- Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, perform routine maintenance procedure, help troubleshoot and quickly repair any robotic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic problem that 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, 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance
- Good command of the English language (grammar and language)
- Good math skills
- Familiarity of machines and tools.
- Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Experience with use of robot pendants.
- 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.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of machines and tools, uses, repair and maintenance; Mechanical system knowledge; Hydraulic knowledge; Electrical knowledge; Basic knowledge of production process.
Skills
Good communication skills; Good computer skills.
Abilities
Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion; Ability to apply principles of logical thinking of a wide range of practical problems; Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.
Training Requirements
- General Safety.
- Quality System Awareness and Procedures.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The position is in the factory and involves walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires being able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds. While performing duties of this job, you will be required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, climb, balance on regular basis and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a usual work standard of 40+ hours per week. You may be called to the plant at night, weekends and/or holidays for emergency situations to repair or diagnose machine issues. Overtime may be necessary, dictated by company need and managers’ discretion.
Work Environments
Work performed in a shop environment and regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. These workers may work in awkward positions, including on top of ladders or in cramped conditions under large machinery, which exposes them to additional hazards. They are subject to common shop injuries such as cuts, bruises, and strains, therefore is required to use protective equipment such as hardhats, safety glasses, steel-tipped shoes, hearing protectors, belts, etc. This job is surrounded by machinery that often becomes very hot, which may lead to an uncomfortably warm environment. Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting. The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical and background checks.
GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
**Unsolicited resumes, outreach from staffing agencies and recruiters will not be accepted.
Application Question(s):
- Can you make repairs to ABB robotic equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors?
- Can you troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems such as fuses, heaters, motors, relays, wire Intermediate relay logic, AC/DC motor drives using instruments such as electronic voltmeters?
- How many years of experience do you currently have working in automotive manufacturing?
Experience:
- Fanuc Robots: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
