Automation Technician

Flex-N-Gate • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees