Who We Are and What We Do
Since GNS was founded in 1971, the global footprint has expanded rapidly. The company has expanded to several countries around the world.
GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.
If you want to join a leading manufacturing company, now is the time to plan your future career with us. We are in search of a dynamic team member to join a growing successful company.
GNS North America in Canton offers the following employee benefits:
- Paid Weekly
- Direct Deposit
- $1,000 sign on bonus
- Attendance Bonus
- Shoe Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
Position Summary:
The Laser Technician position is responsible for performing maintenance activities related to troubleshooting and repair of Trumpf Laser equipment. The position is also responsible for maintaining laser fixtures according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Basic knowledge and use of voltage meters, reading electrical schematics and measuring tools.
- Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, troubleshooting and repair of production Laser machines.
- Read and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments to fixturing for reliability.
- Perform regular preventive daily maintenance on laser machines and associated equipment.
- Perform a variety of plumbing, electrical and cleaning of laser fixturing.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in automotive industry with emphasis on industrial related equipment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Moderate noise level
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and enter data using a keyboard and mouse. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger; handle; feel; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This job involves repetitive tasks and attention to detail. Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load's dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.
Work Environments: Work performed in a shop environment and regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. GNS has established processes, procedures, and protective equipment to reduce or eliminate exposures to these hazards and full compliance is a requirement of the job. Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting. Employees are exposed to extreme heat and/or cold and other workplace hazards. Noise level is the work environment is mostly loud. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical and background checks.
We offer competitive wages based on experience, and an excellent benefits package.