Summary
Duties include the use of laser programming software to lay out a set of parts onto a sheet of metal. Parts are provided by other Engineers on 2D cad files, and these must be programmed onto a sheet based on the sizes and quantities of parts needed, and the material needed. Materials can be various types of sheet metals, of varying thicknesses. Stock levels of remnants must be accounted for and tracked, and used if possible. The programmer must be able to confer with the design Engineers, the Fabrication Shop Coordinator/Foreman, the CNC Laser Operator, and others to properly perform the job.

Essential Functions

• Follow Engineering and company procedures and standards.

• Collaborate with the Fabrication Shop to ensure the correct storage and tracking of remnants.

• Collaborate with the Fabrication Shop and Assembly Shops to ensure timely delivery of cut parts to meet production goals.

• Collaborate with Design Engineers to correct any issues that might arise from drawings.

• Lay out the required parts to efficiently use available or new sheet metal and to minimize scrap.

• Read Blueprints, i.e. Part Drawings

Competencies

• Efficient knowledge and use of 2D Autocad

• Strong math and computer skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated individual with ability to use initiative, to resolve issues.

• Organized individual with the ability to multi-task.

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, 7:00 am. to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is typically not required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or Equivalent. Associates Degree a plus.

• Experience in fabrication, machine manufacturing, or similar a plus

Other Duties
Follow company policies and procedures. 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.

Summary
Duties include mechanical machinery design, including new machines and modifications of existing designs, using 3D design software such as Inventor, as well as Vault software. Design, detailing and checking is required. Part and BOM creation within the ERP system is required. Drawing packages are released to the Job Coordinator. Designers are expected to collaborate with production supervisors for optimum design, in consideration of cost of manufacturing, and ease of build. They are expected to follow the designs through production, correcting non-conformances.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with Sales to ensure understanding of requirements and specifications.

• Use of Fundamental Principles of Engineering and Engineering Methods. Prepare calculations prior to drawing.

• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering on motor load requirements, as well as other electrical devices to be incorporated into machine design.

• Collaborate with Production supervisors and Divisional Lead Design, on best possible designs for ease of manufacturing and to minimize costs, while maintaining design integrity to meet requirements.

• CAD design including 3D concept designs and detailing, existing machine design modifications, and possibly 2D cad designs. Assembly Drawing creation, including ballooning.

• Follow Engineering and company procedures and standards.

• Collaborate with and obtain quotes from Suppliers on part selection for best lead time and cost factors and ensure technical suitability.

• Part and BOM creation within ERP system.

• Drawing updates and corrections(Non-conformance)

Competencies

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Design with at least 6 years of machine design experience

• Inventor or Solidworks experience of minimum 1 year

• Complete understanding of Engineering Fundamentals.

• Strong math and computer skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated individual with ability to use initiative.

• Mutli-tasking ability

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, 8:30 am. to 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is typically not required. Occasional travel to Customer facility may be necessary.

Other Duties
Follow company policies and procedures. 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.

Summary
The Fabrication Shop Foreman is responsible for directing the workflow and priorities of the Fabrication Dept. for Glassline Corp. in order to meet all build schedules. They direct and supervise the fabrication shop employees, including the fabricators within the NSEP Division. They communicate and coordinate with other Staff such as the Job Coordinator, Supply Chain Manager, Machine Shop Foreman, Assembly Foreman, Engineering, as well as other Staff to ensure both internal and external Customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Attend weekly production meetings and ensure understanding of schedule requirements and priorities. Communicate daily with other Staff on prioritizing and scheduling work in conjunction with other Divisions and departments.

• Schedule hours and organize work flow for all manpower, equipment(laser, bender, saws, drill, welders, burn, shear) and duties of the fabrication shop/s to ensure an efficient flow of product as well as manpower efficiency.

• Supervise fabrication shop employees, ensuring they are meeting expectations of performance and following procedures, and coaching them for improvement. Check employee clock hours daily to ensure correct entries, and ensure they are corrected.

• Maintain inventory for shop supplies and essentials, such as welding supplies, laser supplies, tooling, regrinds, oils, coolants, maintenance parts, safety equipment, etc.

• Maintain inventory, and/or ensure materials are purchased as needed, for production materials needed for jobs, in order to meet delivery schedules.

• Assist Machine Shop Foreman as needed by controlling the purchasing of tooling, shop supplies, etc..

• To ensure timely deliveries, assist in finding outside subcontactors for work that cannot be done in-house, or for work overflow.

• Assist Sales as needed in Costing and quoting Fabrication work

• Follow all company Policies and Procedures, and take ownership of Fabrication Department Procedures

Competencies

• Excellent organization skills and multi-tasking ability

• Excellent communication skils

• General knowledge in the area of steel fabrication

• Supervisory skills including coaching, teaching, delegation, etc.

• PC skills required – Working in ERP system, misc. spreadsheet and other office programs.

Supervisory Responsibility

GL Corp. Fab Shop employees as well as the welders/fabricators of NSEP Division.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 1st shift, with typical hours 6-3:30 although variable. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

None typically, although visits to local/regional subcontractor shops may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School or Equivalent

• At least 10 years working in Fabrication shop

• Supervisory experience.

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. 

Summary

The position requires, depending on the individual’s capability, operation of various machines for the production of diamond tooling( such as core drills, and grinding wheels). Entry level may include housekeeping duties, grinding, and loading/unloading of machine tools. More complex jobs may include operation of lathes, EDM’s, etc.

Essential Functions

• Deburr and grind parts as instructed

• Maintain cleanliness of area, and clean other areas of the department as directed

• Load and Unload machine tools as instructed.

• Learn various tasks of department depending on capability and as time permits

• Enter work and job hours accurately if required

Competencies

• Conscientious, with attention to detail

• Common sense.

• Safety awareness

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, 6:00 am.-2:30 pm. Overtime hours are common, and ½ day Saturday work may be required. OT paid at 1.5x for >40 hours per week.

Travel
N/A

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

• It is helpful to be bilingual in English/Spanish

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. 

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 Manual Lathe/Engine Lathe Operator is to set up and run tool room lathes from drawings.

Essential Functions

• Follow Engineering and company procedures and standards.

• Read Blueprints

• Set up and running tool room lathes from drawings.

Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated individual with ability to use initiative to resolve issues.

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, starting time is flexible. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is typically not required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or Equivalent Associate Degree a plus.

• Minimum six years experience set up and running tool room lathes from drawings.

• Experience reading blueprints.

Other Duties

Follow company policies and procedures. 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. 

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 Machine Assembly position is responsible for the building 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. Machine assembly requires reading of blueprints, organizing of parts, and assembling parts onto the machines according to the blueprints. Basic mechanic knowledge is required, to select proper tools, hardware, fasteners, threadlock, etc. Many of this knowledge can be trained. Capable assemblers would be tasked with precision alignment, using indicators, as required for the machine. Additional tasks for assembly include pneumatic/water plumbing and electrical wiring as per the individual’s capabilities. Assemblers often assist with the installation of the machines at the Customer site.

Essential Functions

• Assemble machine frames together, and assemble parts onto machine frames according to blueprints.

• Ensure parts are well aligned, and properly secured.

• Assemble machinery pneumatic parts and plumbing.

• Assemble raceways onto machine as per prints or direction.

• Wire machinery devices to control panels according to schematics

• Enter labor hours according to procedures.

• Maintain safe practices to ensure safety of self and others.

Competencies

• Ability to read mechanical blueprints

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Precision alignment capability through the use of indicators.

• Friendly interaction with coworkers at all times.

• Good communication skills

• Good worker. Stay busy.

• Common sense approach.

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Certain additional desired capabilities would include electrical and pneumatic knowledge and ability to read schematics.

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, days according to Divisional work schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel may be required for machine installation. 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.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Mechanical experience desired, but not required, in some form, such as automotive, construction, machinery, etc.

• Trade school a plus.

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.

Summary

The primary purpose of the Outside Sales position is to execute sales strategy, initiate contact with existing and potential customers, identify needs and sell appropriate equipment to meet those needs. This is accomplished by building relationships with customers and potential customers. Extensive travel required. Compensation Agreement made separately, but may initiate with Salary+, then move to a Draw style, and depending on Regional sales expectations.

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned accounts and/or territory

• Generate Sales leads and increase sales in region of responsibility

• Follow-up on quotations and provide feedback to management on order probabilities, possible actions, and competitive references for future quotations.

• Provide market feedback for possible new development projects.

• Call prospective customers and determine buying cycles, customer needs, and create customer supplier relationship

• Prepare sales information for customers

• Establish contact lists including influencers, decision makers and enter into CRM. This should include any applicable customer customs, buying tendencies, etc.

• Maintain travel expenses within budget unless otherwise approved.

• Provide sales call reports to management

Competencies

• Very effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Initiative.

• Results Driven.

• Organizational Skills.

• Presentation Skills.

• Excellent listening skills

• Empathetic

• Patient

• Ability to build relationships with customers.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Extensive travel required.

Required Education and Experience

• A Technical Associates Degree minimum, Bachelor’s preferred.

• 2 years field sales experience.

• Machinery equipment sales experience preferred.

• Glass equipment experience and/or knowledge of glass fabrication/processing extremely helpful.

• Knowledge of Glass Customer base in Region very beneficial

Other Duties

Continuously gain knowledge of the product line by studying website, visiting existing customers’ and reviewing machines, visiting Glassline factory regularly(as approved by Sales Mgr), reading manuals, and other means. Attempt to gain knowledge of competitors machines to learn strengths and weaknesses. Report competitive technical and commercial information to Sales Mgr.

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. 

Summary

The position requires operation of the steel saws in the fabrication department, to cut steel to the lengths required for various jobs. Other duties may include material transfer between stations using the crane or fork truck, grinding, deburring, and housekeeping of the shop.

Essential Functions

• Assist Foreman in maintaining and reviewing inventory.

• Read blueprint material requirements, set up saws to required lengths, and operate saws.

• Deburr and grind parts as instructed

• Maintain cleanliness of the saws, and saw area, and clean other areas of the department as directed

• Enter work and job hours accurately

Competencies

• Able to understand material requirements on blueprints

• Able to read tape measure

• Conscientious, with attention to detail

• Common sense.

• Safety awareness

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, 6:00 am.-2:30 pm. Overtime hours are common, and occasional Saturday work may be required.

Travel

N/A

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

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. 

Key Performance Indicators

• Zero safety incidents

• Rework time is kept under target level

• Corp. profit meets target