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Controls Technician

Flex-N-Gate
1 month ago
Full-time
On-site
6500 Cantelon Dr #100, Windsor, ON N8T 0A6, Canada

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.

Summary

A Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance 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.

 

Core Competencies 

  • Communication and People Skills                                          
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent dexterity
  • Technical Capacity
  • Analytical
  • Accountability and Dependability

 

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Overtime as required
  • Able to work a rotation between days, afternoons and midnights

 

Requirements

  • Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
  • 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  • Superior analytical capabilities
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects