Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, providing a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals. The Maintenance Technician/Journeyman is responsible for ensuring the maintenance department reduces downtime and improves equipment life at Ventra Fowlerville.
Requirements
- 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.
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
