Maintenance Technician

Flex N Gate; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our automotive facility in Tennessee. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery, diagnose issues, and document daily activities using computer systems.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability in a fast-paced production environment. You should have 3–5 years of maintenance experience, automotive background, and the ability to read prints and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Experience in basic electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Craftsman or tradesman who installs, dismantles and repairs machinery.
• Capable of reading hydraulic/electrical prints and blueprints.
• Computer experience for documenting activities.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to machinery and equipment using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items addressing customer quality or worker concerns.
• Support production and operators to ensure high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and may work overtime beyond eight hours per day.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

A Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing predictive and preventative maintenance tasks to machinery and equipment for an automotive facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to machinery and equipment using a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items that address customer Quality concerns or employee concerns.
• Support production and production operators to ensure the ability to produce high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and be able to work in excess of eight hours per day.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 3 – 5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Experience in basic electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Craftsman or tradesmen who installs, dismantles and repairs machinery.
• Must also be capable of a basic to moderate level of fabrication and ability to read hydraulic / electrical prints.
• Computer experience.
• Ability to read and work from Blueprints.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Good working knowledge of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow work schedule.

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.