CNC Maintenance Technician

Warn Automotive, part of Vehicle Service Group is a world leader in driveline disconnect technology. Our heritage comes from making WWII surplus Jeeps easier to drive on the road with the first unlocking hubs. We continue today by making disconnects for cars, trucks, and SUVs around the world. These trusted technologies come from years of innovation and listening to our customer's needs. We have a bright future ahead so come join our growing team at Warn Automotive.

Company Overview:

Warn Automotive, can trace its beginning back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four-wheel-drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time, our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in Powertrain Disconnect technology.

Almost 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs around the world, enhancing the performance, traction and capability of their vehicles while reducing fuel consumption and emissions to create a more mobile and efficient future.

Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, Warn Automotive is proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a Dover Company.

 

Position Summary:

The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and control support to production and development machining and fabrication teams at Warn Automotive. A large variety of machine configurations and OEMs are supported CNC Lathe, CNC gear hobs, CNC shapers, Spline Rollers and Broach machines, Grinders, etc. The CNC Machine Maintenance Technicians are responsible for repair, preventative maintenance and modification of that machinery. The position will require collaboration and critical thinking to troubleshoot unique equipment issues and develop quick resolutions in a demanding environment.

 

Essential Job Functions Include:

 

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition in a timely manner.
• Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5 axis milling, 3-axis milling, CNC Lathe, CNC gear hobs, CNC shapers, Spline Rollers and Broach machines, Grinders
• Schedule and execute on-time preventative maintenance plans for a variety of machine fleets across Warn Automotive production areas
• Troubleshoot, and repair control and electrical system failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, and field sensors
• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters
• Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Order spare parts on Warn Automotive ERP system.
• Write SOW’s for
• Manage outside vendors.
• Estimate hours to repair for internal and external customers.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Accountable for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area.  Responsible for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including a self-assessment and report to management.
• Accountable for developing and monitoring processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
• Work safely and without injury.
• Responsible for prompt and regular attendance as scheduled.
• Performs other various duties as may be assigned.

 

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years or more experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Five years or more CNC programming, operating and trouble-shooting experience.
• Current State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician license is a plus.

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition in a timely manner.
• Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5 axis milling, 3-axis milling, CNC Lathe, CNC gear hobs, CNC shapers, Spline Rollers and Broach machines, Grinders
• Schedule and execute on-time preventative maintenance plans for a variety of machine fleets across Warn Automotive production areas
• Troubleshoot, and repair control and electrical system failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, and field sensors
• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters
• Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, a