Automation Maintenace-Electrician at Flex-N-Gate Corporation

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

Under minimum supervision, demonstrates experience and technical knowledge of Electronics, Electrical Circuitry, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Mathematics and related skills in the design, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, program and modification of automated equipment such as (but not limited to) programmable controllers, sensors, computers, measuring devices, scanners and related automation equipment and associated machinery.  Performs other related work as directed.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes and corrections in circuitry, programs, controllers, sensors and so forth to simplify or improve processes, procedures or safety.
• Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of electric, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical devices.
• Analyzes and interprets test data.
• Adjust, calibrates, aligns, and modifies electric, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and components in automated equipment.
• Installs and removes related primary components and assemblies, makes necessary electric, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical hookups to controls, panels and related devices and equipment.
• Coordinates with other skilled trades to assure safe installation and operation.
• Writes technical reports, develops charts and diagrams schematics to describe and illustrate operating characteristics.
• PLC knowledge
• Can work any shift 

Qualifications

• Needs to be a Journeyman Electrician.
• General awareness of all safety requirements and regulations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and program PLC logic
• Will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all robots.
• Will be required to work on all aspects of automation; electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical.
• Must be familiar with electrical codes and procedures.
• Will be required to do electrical work, from facility power to repairing non-automated machines.
• Must be a self-starter who shows the ability to find work when it is not directly pointed out.
• May need to attend classes for current and new equipment.
• Must be able to work in environment with welding fumes from robots.
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
• Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.

Benefits