Stamping/Press Technician

Flex-N-Gate • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

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.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Can independently & efficiently set up and maintain process controls on equipment that meet Customer specifications.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of TPO’s/ABS/PC’s
• Industrial equipment electrical troubleshooting and installation
• Must have programming experience
• Able to read electrical schematics and drawings
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

• Follows work instructions and oral direction.
• You will be responsible for operation, and troubleshooting, equipment
• Optimizes machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and change over times
• Responsible for coordination of manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality
• Uses part weights and metals data for a systematic approach to improve the running process
• Optimum performance;
• Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports; Performs start up and shut down processes on the presses
• Tests functioning of installed equipment
• Compiles and documents production data. Communicates all issues with Maintenance/Quality/Supervisors
• Performs end of arm set up and modifications of the robots as required
• Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure
• Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required in work areas.
• Assists in setup of workstation during a mold change or as required.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO/TS16949:2002 compliance within the manufacturing discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO14001:2004 compliance with the manufacturing discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance.
• Has the responsibility to aid in the provision of a safe and clean work environment. This will be accomplished by participating in the safety process. Examples of participation would include, but not limited to conducting internal safety audits, investigation of accidents and communication of safety related information.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed