Maintenance Technician/Journeyman

				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:

* Troubleshoot and repair machinery; pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical and/or other identified problems/opportunities.
* Provide mechanical and electrical support to the plant machinery, equipment (hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, etc.), and facility.   
* Fabricates sheet metal parts and safety guards for equipment as directed.
* Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
* Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools; Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
* Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
* Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
* Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
* Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. 
* Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause (schematics comprehension, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) of a breakdown and correct the problem. 
* Participate in corrective action plan development, implementation and follow-up as issues or problems occur.
* Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as per Maintenance Manager and/or Supervisor's direction.
* Moves, aligns, level, and installs machinery as business need dictates.
* Assists other skilled trades journeymen as needed.
* Assists with training of Maintenance Tech 3s as assigned.
* Document all activities as required. Able to document work orders, work completed in Maximo.
* Must have ability work overtime when necessary
* Maintain 5S Standards for department.
* Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, IATF, ISO14001, and observe and abide by all regulatory standards regarding safety, environmental and/or all applicable government regulations and standards.
* Initiate continuous improvement ideas, cost saving initiatives. Participate in lean workshops, kaizens, safety training, machine training, robot trainings, etc. as identified by the company.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.  At least 6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background in machine repair and electrical maintenance. 
* A journeyman's card and/or completed Ventra Fowlerville's Upgrader program; Able to take direction, learn, and retain knowledge through mentoring and/or book/webinar study as assigned.
* Attention to detail; Skills to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job without damage to machine, equipment, etc; Obtain and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
* Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; able to work with different levels and classifications of employees and departments as required; Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.
* Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods.
* Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications. 
* Previous knowledge on machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blue prints, drawings, and models.
* Previous experience with computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.
* Ability to organize resources and establish priorities; Develop, plan, and implement short and long-term goals.
* Ability to examine and re-engineer operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
* Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 
* Be able to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of personnel. 
* Design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
* Identify problems, basic and complex, review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
* Be able to safely drive a Hilo and maintain a Hilo license. 
* Must be able to perform tasks and deliver high quality meeting or exceeding customer standards.
* Ability to teach and mentor.
* Be able to manage one's own time with minimal supervision. 
* Must demonstrate 5S standards according to department.
* Can understand and follow plant safety rules and regulations.
			

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