Maintenance Machine Repair/ Millwright

Flex-N-Gate; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Extensive safety training

Paid holidays

Job summary

Flex‑N‑Gate is a leading automotive supplier with a strong North American presence. The Royal Oak facility seeks a skilled Maintenance & Machine Repair professional to sustain equipment and facility operations.

The role requires a journeyman’s card or extensive maintenance experience, read blueprints, welding proficiency, and the ability to work at heights. Local travel may be needed; shifts vary. Flex‑N‑Gate emphasizes safety and hands‑on execution.

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s card or 8+ years of skilled maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and work instructions.
• Welding skills and experience with dies/assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair all equipment in the facility, including building and grounds.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and work at heights up to 62 feet.
• Read blueprints and technical manuals to diagnose issues.
• Repair plant and office machinery; install new equipment as required.
• Direct purchasing for parts and services for repairs.

Skills

Journeyman card

8+ years experience

Blueprints

Welding

Crane license

Hi-Lo license

LOTO

Confined space

Electrical basics

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma

Vocational education for journeyman card

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.

Location

ROYAL OAK

Job Title

Maintenance & Machine Repair

General Summary

To provide professional, skilled labor as needed to perform any task including installation, repair or fabrication within a reasonable amount of time.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for repairs on every piece of equipment within the facility, including the building and grounds.
• Must have a journeyman’s card or at least 8 years documented experience in skilled maintenance work.
• Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in confined surroundings.
• Will be required to work at heights up to 62 feet.
• Must be able to work in environment with welding fumes from robots.
• Must be able to lift maximum of 60 pounds.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and work instructions.
• Must be able to work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Must be able to successful repair plant and office machinery.
• Must be able to assist in the installation of new machinery as required.
• Must be able to direct purchasing on the correct parts and services to allow for repair of machinery.
• Must have solid welding skills.
• Must be able to operate a crane and maintain a license to do so.
• Must be able to operate a hi‑lo and maintain a license to do so.
• Must be familiar with minor industrial electrical work.
• Must be familiar with proper lock out/tag out procedures.
• Must be familiar with proper confined space procedures.
• Must be able to perform facility repairs.
• Will be expected to perform normal repairs without step‑by‑step directions.
• Must be willing to travel locally if needed.
• Basic tools and toolbox will NOT BE PROVIDED.
• Must be willing to work any shift and 6‑7 days per week.
• The operation requires the ability to plan and perform the fabrication and/or repair of all types of dies, die sets and similar devices.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities / Education & Experience

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Vocational education relating to a journeyman’s card would be a plus.
• Continuing education regarding specific pieces of equipment or processes may be required.

Other Duties

This position description is not all‑inclusive. This position is required to perform all other miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned. This includes working in all classifications that employee may be assigned to.

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

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