Overview

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.

Scope of the Position

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements
• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes and robotics
• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
• Supports start-up activities
• Follow and support company IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 policies, procedures and work instructions
• Create and maintain automation processes
• Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment
• Available for support calls 24 / 7
• Work within a team environment
• Work overtime as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

• Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
• 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
• Superior analytical capabilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects

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

Benefits

• 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

Last updated : 2024-06-25