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

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

• Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;
• Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;
• Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier's timing requirements;
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;
• Determines 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.

• University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 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
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Demonstrated ability to exercise necessary cost control measures
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Able to work well under pressure
• 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.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.