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:
Job Duties
* 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.
* 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.
* The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in 

CQAM.00001 - Corporate Quality Manual.

Qualifications:

Requirements

* 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.
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.
			

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