Careers

“Glassline Corporation is a diversified business, with many varied Human Resource requirements.  From administrative staff to skilled labor to Engineering, talented, dedicated, long-term minded people are required to drive our Mission, and our sustainability.”

Why choose Glassline Corporation?

Excellent Benefits:

Values:

Currently Seeking:

Summary

The position is responsible for the installation, startup assistance, and servicing of Glassline Corp. machinery of various types. These may be glass processing machines, food processing machines, or packaging machines, depending on the Division that requires the work. Installation may involve marking centerlines, manipulating machines into position, leveling, anchoring, reassembly, re-wiring, re-plumbing, etc. to bring the machine to operational readiness. After installation, the technician may be involved in troubleshooting any problems found after installation. Besides installation, existing machines my need to be serviced. This may include visits to the Customer’s site for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting problems, making recommendations for parts that are required, and generally helping the Customer with any problems that they may have with the machine, within the power and knowledge of the technician. When not in the field, the technician may be required to help assemble machinery, startup machinery on Glassline Corporation’s factory floor, and training of other individuals.

Essential Functions

  • Travel to customer plant site/s to assist Customer with install, and starting up machine. Test machine to Customer satisfaction. Report issues to staff for corrective action and/or future improvements.

  • Travel to Customer site for machinery service, maintenance, training, etc.

  • Assemble machinery according to blueprints and pneumatic prints

  • Wire machinery to control panels according to schematics

  • Assist Engineering/programmer with startup of machines

  • Train Customer or other Glassline team members

  • Make recommendations to Customers for parts that they will need and relay that information to Sales for quoting.

  • Ensure Customers are completely satisfied with the machines.

  • Report working and traveling hours via a Service Report to HR, and obtain Customer feedback via form.

Competencies

  • Ability to read mechanical blueprints, as well as pneumatic and electrical blueprints

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues with equipment

  • Precision alignment, including use of indicators and other types of instruments needed for installation, alignment and calibration of machines.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally without issue

  • Customer interaction/communication skills

  • Professional appearance and demeanor

 

Supervisory Responsibility
In some cases, some Technicians may be a Job Foreman, and will have other Techs, Mechanics and Electrical personnel under their supervision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and workdays are typically Monday through Friday, first shift, according to Divisional work schedule. Flexibility is necessary due to varying Customer requirements. Occasional evening, 3rd shift, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is REQUIRED. Travel durations vary, but are typically one week. International travel may be required which can have extended durations due to the travel time. Travel and meal expenses and certain other expenses are paid, as well as other bonus compensation(but not guaranteed). Travel estimation is 10-50% depending on various factors.

Required Education and Experience

  • Technical Associates Degree, preferred, in Mechanical/Electrical Tech.

  • Minimum 2 years of machinery building and/or service experience is required, over 5 years preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

KPI’s

  • Customer Satisfaction Surveys – >98% satisfied with service work, >90% extremely satisfied.

  • Meet quoted installation/service timelines within 90% of budgeted.

  • No warranty work – due to poor installation or service.

Summary
The position is responsible for programming of machines and systems being produced at Glassline Corporation. These may be glass(e.g. flat glass) processing machines, food(e.g. fresh produce) processing machines, or packaging machines, depending on the Glassline Corp. Division that requires the work. The team member should have a thorough understanding of PLC programming concepts, generally speaking. Depending on the skill set of the individual, responsibilities can vary. Glassline builds sophisticated PC based CNC machines, servo/motion controlled machines, and PLC controlled machines. Other divisions require generally only PLC programming. HMI programming is also typically required. Again, depending on the skillset, a machine or system will be given to the programmer as a job, working alone or with other programmers. It requires working with the Controls Design group, Mechanical Engineering, and Sales, to understand the requirements of the machine and/or system. Once the machine is programmed, it must be tested prior to shipping. The programmer should have troubleshooting abilities to be able to assist other technicians in diagnosing issues and correcting those issues, whether hardware or software. The programmer is then generally required to travel to the Customer site to assist with startup in the factory. Therefore the individual is expected to have a professional demeanor and good communication skills for Customer interaction. The position requires approx.. 20-30% travel, of typically short durations of 1 day to 1-2 weeks.

Essential Functions

  • PLC, HMI, and possible other types of programming for machine control according

  • Work with Controls Design to ensure hardware includes features required for optimum operation.

  • Assist Assembly Dept. with startup of machine on factory floor

  • Travel to customer plant site/s to assist Customer with install, and starting up machine. Test machine to Customer satisfaction. Report issues to staff for corrective action and/or future improvements.

  • Documentation – Backups and Electronic storage of all software, programs, other documents onto the Glassline Server. Develop Operation manuals for Customer

  • Phone support if required for older machines for which the employee had programmed.

  • Possible service, retrofits, reprogramming, of older machines to serve Customer orders.

Competencies

  • PLC programming experience – Allen Bradley/Rockwell is required. Other types also helpful. Safety PLC programming a plus.

  • Servo motion control programming experience is a plus.

  • Understanding of CNC G codes is a plus.

  • Understanding of machine control hardware, as well as pneumatics, is a plus.

  • Ability to travel 25-30%

  • Customer interaction/communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility
None.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5pm, generally speaking. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily within the USA, however international travel is sometimes required. Travel and meal expenses are paid, as well as other possible travel compensation.

Required Education and Experience

  • Technical Degree, preferred

  • At least two years of machine programming experience is preferred

Other Duties
Control schematic design may be required. Ensuring drawings are updated to as-builts. Storing of backups on the network properly. Enter work hours accurately into ERP system. This job description is not meant to be comprehensive. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Key Performance Indicators

  • On-time delivery and/or startup within the expected timeframe goal.

  • Meeting of Customer expectations at preshipping startup and at factory startup.

  • Positive Customer feedback

  • Programs well organized and documented

  • Network backups 100% of the time

Summary
The position is responsible for connecting machine electrical devices, such as motors, sensors, etc. Wiring also includes terminating wires in control panels to the terminal strips according to wire numbers, as shown on the drawings. Their duties may also include installing raceways such as wireway, ladder tray, and other raceways to hold the cables.

Essential Functions

  • Wire devices on machines according to documentation and/or instruction.

  • Use hand and power tools to install raceways, and other devices on machines

  • Install wires into terminal strips properly and label wires

  • Works individually or part of the team to successfully complete projects.

Competencies

  • Understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

  • Understanding of machine control hardware, as well as pneumatics, is a plus.

  • Ability and willingness to travel

  • Customer interaction/communication skills a plus

Supervisory Responsibility
None.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 6:00a.m.-4:00p.m, generally speaking. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel may or may not be required, but is helpful for this position. Travel and meal expenses are paid, as well as other possible travel compensation.

Required Education and Experience

  • Some(minimum 1 year) wiring experience required.

  • Education or experience in reading electrical schematics is needed.

  • This job description is not meant to be comprehensive. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Key Performance Indicators

  • On-time delivery and/or startup within the expected time frame goal.

  • Minimal wiring mistakes, especially those leading to damaging devices

If you feel that you have the skills necessary for the role, please send us a resume. You may also visit our office and fill out an application: 28905 Glenwood Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551

    Your new career could start right now !