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

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Program and maintain robots and automated equipment to comply with customer specifications (gate cutting, injection, sonic welding);
• Program and/or maintain all control devices (PLCs, Control Panels, HMI’s, Motor Controllers);
• Troubleshoot and repair all automated equipment to maintain productivity on a day-to-day basis (Controls, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Transfers);
• Assist in engineering quality, productivity, and reliability (Continuous Improvement, Tracking cycle time);
• Maintain and monitor proper safe operations of all equipment;
• Maintain all equipment through preventative maintenance procedures;
• EOA / Machine start-up;
• EOA7 / build;
• Back-up programs (Robot, PLC);

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field (Electromechanical Engineering Technician, Electronics/Electrician Technician, or Technology Diploma) 2-year program.
• Minimum 1 year ABB/NACHI/FANUC Robot programming experience;
• Electrical schematic reading skills and AB SLC500 Studio 5000 series, HMI, PLC programming ability.
• 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
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• 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.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required
• Physical ability to lift up to 75lb
• Travel may be required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• 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. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada's Best Employers Award