Gantry Tech

BorgWarner•Bellwood, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate & make improvements to processes within the scope of responsibility to reduce overall cycle time, improve quality & process uptime & perform duties to maintain, troubleshoot & operate machine equipment; work from blueprints, electrical diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, equipment & process control manuals/instructions. This is a set-up/operator position and will be expected to perform direct and indirect team duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

AAS in the Technical field or equivalent technical experience w/Gantry Robots and CNC controls (at least two or more years).

Responsibilities

Perform and verify machine set-ups & changeovers
Troubleshoot/Problem-solve all equipment-related malfunctions & downtime including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, PLC, robotic vision-guided software offsets & servo problems
Adjust machine hardware, such as sensors, motion control devices & mechanical components
Adjust process parameters
Call up a correct program for CNC machine & gantry automation, check settings for proper axis & coordinate positions
Verify proper machine parameters in CNC & robot programs
Teach points, start-up equipment, perform operator PM (check fluid levels, pneumatics for leaks, filter conditions, etc)
Manage T-Hanger/Hanger maintenance and troubleshoot/conveyor system including; identifying, removing, replacing and repairing damaged conveyor components.
Responsible for identifying, correcting, and communicating various up/downstream process issues that reduce process output or impact quality.
Manage the repair of all conveyor components and store them in an organized manner in the department and central stores.
The technician will be responsible for running test & prototype parts as needed, which includes documentation & any required process checks; responding to SPC data & deciding regarding process adjustment
Analyzing machine rejects & determining the nature of the problem & adjusting process or machine
Provide technical assistance/direction to skilled trades
Inspect parts per QSS, check visually for doubles, surface defects & dimensional defects as specified
Adjust program settings for tool replacement compensation; perform work orders & other support duties as defined; vision software & WinSPC
Maintain all logbooks & performance measures; understand QSS, POS & gage instructions & operate in accordance to these documents
Responsible for loading machine & keeping it supplied with parts; employ 5S principles to keep work area & machines clean & functioning properly
Use dial indicators, micrometers & other hand tools, as well as, perform other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot faults and work on CNC equipment, which includes vision-guided robots
Visually inspect parts for doubles, contamination, incomplete etch, scratches, deformed parts, etc
Clean-upup/clean out machines and sort parts and send to correct area.
Handle safe start-up and shut down of equipment following standard procedures
Ability to use mechanical, math, and organizational skills for daily problem solving; able to apply all safety guidelines of operation in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work amicably with co-workers responsible for the output of the machine
Must direct all activities concerning the machine’s uptime and accountable for clearing all fault conditions, in the event a fault cannot be fixed promptly, the technician is responsible for getting help from the team leader or maintenance.