Flex-N-Gate

Automation Technician

Ada, Oklahoma, United States

Job description
Posted Date23 hours ago(9/7/2022 4:32 PM)
ID2022-8454# of Openings1CategoryAutomationCompanyFlex-N-Gate Oklahoma, LLC
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
The Automation Technicians role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment. This is a three shift operation, candidate must be willing and able to work any shift and required overtime.
Responsibilities

  • Implements new equipment in plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;
  • Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and suppliers 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.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
Qualifications
  • 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 initatives are prerequisites.
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

What do our employees have to say?
It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.
Lots of growth opportunity.
The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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