Controls Technician

at  FlexnGate

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:
A Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance of and improvement of automated industrial machinery. A Controls Technician keeps things running smoothly as they check on and maintain machinery. Successful Controls Technicians are able to respond quickly to any problems that might arise.

Responsibilities:

• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes
• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
• Supports start-up activities
• Create and maintain automation processes
• Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Available for support calls 24/7
• Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.
• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Repair of equipment
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes
• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
• Supports start-up activities
• Create and maintain automation processes
• Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Available for support calls 24/7
• Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.
• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Repair of equipment
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Other duties as assigne