Maintenance Electrician

Flex-N-Gate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Detroit, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Controls/Electrician to troubleshoot and repair sophisticated automated manufacturing equipment. The successful candidate will work on injection molding and stamping machinery, using Siemens controls among others.

Key benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for continuous learning and advancement. This position involves afternoon or midnight shifts with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Maintenance Controls or Electrician roles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in automated machinery.
• Experience with Siemens controls and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair controls on injection molding machines.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Read and interpret diagrams and schematics to determine work procedures.

Skills

Siemens controls

Plastic injection molding experience

3-5 years working on controls-based equipment

Electrical experience

PLC controls knowledge

Troubleshooting

Experience in automated equipment

Tools

Lasers

Photo Eye Sensors

Servos

Welding ticket

Job description

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.

Scope of the Position

Maintenance Controls/Electrician perform repairs/troubleshooting on controls, lasers, servos, photo eyes, and all sensors. $35.50 plus shift premium and OT over 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting injection molding machines, stamping and assembly presses
• Fixing any issues with proximity switches, photo eyes, sensors, lasers, servos all press side equipment
• Working on Engel and Schuler presses
• Reading and interpreting diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Will be required to create adequate sketches if none are available from other sources.
• Testing equipment after making necessary adjustments, and/or repairs or replacing defective parts or systems.
• Setting up and using machine tools to produce/modify necessary components.
• Carries out regular inspections and performs designated preventative maintenance procedures to utilities, services, buildings and machinery as directed.
• Performs repairs and/or modifications to buildings and structures as required.

Qualifications

• Siemens controls
• Plastic injection molding or stamping machinery experience a definite asset
• 3 -5 years’ experience working on Controls-based equipment
• Electrical experience
• Good working knowledge of PLC controls
• Proximity Switches
• Troubleshooting
• Servos
• Lasers
• Photo Eye Sensors
• Experience in automated equipment
• Welding ticket a definite asset
• This is an afternoons or midnight shift and overtime
• 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

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.