Automation Technician

				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.

Responsibilities:

* 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.

Qualifications:

* 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.
			

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