Controls Technician 2nd shift

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.


Job Description – Controls Technician

Summary
A Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance of automated industrial machinery. A Controls Technician keeps things running smoothly as they check on and maintain machinery. Successful Controls Technicians are able to respond quickly to any problems that might arise.
Job Duties
1. Follow all safety requirements
2. Test, troubleshoot, and assist implementation of new processes and robotics
3. Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
4. Supports start-up activities
5. Follow and support company IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 policies, procedures and work instructions
6. Perform automation processes
7. Perform testing procedures, write reports and make sure that the instruments you maintain, comply with quality standards and safety regulations
8. Diagnose, Adjust, Fit and Test PLCs, HMIs, cameras, sensors and any other devices that operate automated equipment
9. Available for support calls 24/7
10. Work within a team environment
11. Work overtime as required
12. Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies

• Communication and People Skills
• Problem Solving
• Excellent dexterity
• Technical Capacity
• Analytical
• Accountability and Dependability

Requirements
13. Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
14. 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment including robots, scanners, and cameras
15. Superior analytical capabilities
16. Problem-solving and decision-making
17. Good written and verbal communication skills
18. Ability to work with minimal supervision
19. Ability to manage multiple projects
20. Electrical diagnostics experience or training required

Working Conditions
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand up to 12 hours per day with frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching,
Kneeling, and crawling activities
• Wearing required PPE in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work frequent daily overtime hours and weekends when required by customer demand.


• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.