Maintenance Automation Technician

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.


Summary
The Maintenance Technician will provide professional, skilled labor in completing all tasks including installation and repair of robots, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic machinery.
Job Duties
• Follow all safety requirements
• Inspect, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and root causes
• Repair all plant machinery and equipment including robots, welders, hydraulic presses and mechanical presses
• Provide mechanical and electrical support for plant equipment and machinery
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain a PM schedule
• Follow and support company IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 policies, procedures and work instructions
• Assemble, install or repair wiring
• Move, align, level, and install machinery
• Install or repair lighting and maintain upkeep of facility
• Observe functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and adjustment needs
• Work within a team environment
• Work overtime as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies
• Attendance - Good Attendance
• Safety – Follows all safety rules
• Quality – Attention to detail and committed to excellence with zero defects
• Productivity – Working at a fast pace meeting productivity goals and standards
• Teamwork - Works well with others and follows instructions

Requirements


• Minimum of five years of industrial mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Ability to read prints/schematics and effectively trouble-shoot hydraulic, electrical and mechanical and pneumatic controls/machinery
• Experience with welding and fabrication a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics & pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of plant facility maintenance
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills
• PLC Knowledge
• Strong communication skills and problem solving skills
• Strong problem solving skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand up to 10 hours per day with frequent walking, bending, stooping, reaching,
Kneeling, and crawling activities
• Wearing required PPE in a manufacturing environment


• 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.