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.

The Automation Technician’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

• Responsible for troubleshooting automated equipment issues and repairing them in a timely manner.
• Contact suppliers for quotations of equipment and review output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment
• Implement new equipment in plant and co-ordinate activities with maintenance;
• Organize and maintain project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements;
• Develop project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;
• Determine project specifications by preparing cost estimates;
• Develop new automation processes;
• Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;
• Identifies and reviews various sources for required equipment and determines criteria for which equipment is to be evaluated with input from a cross-functional team;
• Confirms product performance by conducting capability tests/trials on prototype orders and time studies;
• Conducts continuous improvement studies through automation designing, cost-benefit analysis and maintenance;
• Ensure procurement of equipment that matches the intended needs and savings;
• Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards.

• 2-4 years’ related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, etc.) and email
• Proven ability to troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.

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. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.