Maintenance Machine Repair/ Millwright

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Royal Oak seeks a Maintenance & Machine Repair professional to perform skilled maintenance, installation and fabrication tasks across facility equipment. Qualified candidates will read blueprints, repair machinery and assist in new installations, while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a journeyman card or 8+ years experience, welding skills, and valid licenses for crane and hi-lo operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; journeyman card or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must have a valid journeyman’s card or 8+ years in skilled maintenance.
• Continued education on equipment/processes may be required.

Responsibilities

• Repair all facility equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Read blueprints and technical manuals; follow work instructions.
• Repair plant and office machinery and assist with new machinery installations.
• Direct purchasing of parts and services for repairs.
• Operate crane and hi-lo with valid licenses; perform welding as needed.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout and confined space procedures; travel locally if needed.

Skills

Journeyman card

8+ years experience

Blueprint reading

Welding skills

Crane operation license

Hi-lo operation license

Lockout/Tagout

Confined space procedures

Travel locally

Education

High school diploma

Vocational education (journeyman)

Ongoing equipment/process training

Tools

Cranes

Job description

Flex-N-Gate Royal Oak, 4336 Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

FLEX |N| GATE - ROYAL OAK

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & 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 have ability 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 successfully 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.

COMMENTS

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.

What We Offer

• 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

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

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