Industrial Automation & Continuous Improvement Technician

Flexaust Inc.; Warsaw, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexaust, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Technician to help improve manufacturing equipment and production processes on site in the United States. The role offers opportunities to participate in equipment design, installation, process improvements, and automation projects.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment. CAD experience and PLC awareness are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Understanding of PLC programming concepts.
• Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, machining, welding, or fabrication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Participate in the design and implementation of manufacturing equipment and process improvements using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, and process-related issues.
• Build, assemble, install, and modify manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Perform machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment integration as needed.
• Create drawings, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Support equipment installations, automation projects, and facility improvements.
• Travel as needed for projects, training, and supplier visits.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing equipment

PLC concepts

Electrical schematics

Machining / welding / fabrication

Communication & teamwork

Self-motivated

Tools

CAD

Job description

Flexaust, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Technician to help improve manufacturing equipment and production processes on site in the United States. The role offers opportunities to participate in equipment design, installation, process improvements, and automation projects.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to learn and grow within a manufacturing environment. CAD experience and PLC awareness are a plus.