Stamping​/Press Technician

Flex-N-Gate Detroit, 9201 St. Cyril St., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 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.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Can independently & efficiently set up and maintain process controls on equipment that meet Customer specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows work instructions and oral direction.
• You will be responsible for operation, and troubleshooting, equipment
• Optimizes machine processes by reducing scrap, cycle times and change over times
• Responsible for coordination of manufacturing activities to ensure good production and quality
• Uses part weights and metals data for a systematic approach to improve the running process
• Describes system, components, and parts operating characteristics and malfunctions by writing technical reports;
  Performs start up and shut down processes on the presses
• Tests functioning of installed equipment
• Compiles and documents production data. Communicates all issues with Maintenance/Quality/Supervisors
• Performs end of arm set up and modifications of the robots as required
• Oversees in-house tooling and material evaluations to ensure
• Sets-up injection molds and performs start-up and shut-down of molding systems
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required in work areas.
• Assists in setup of workstation during a mold change or as required.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO/TS16949:2002 compliance within the manufacturing discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO
  14001:2004 compliance with the manufacturing discipline.
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of TPO’s/ABS/PC’s
• Industrial equipment electrical troubleshooting and installation
• Must have programming experience
• Able to read electrical schematics and drawings
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Has the responsibility to aid in the provision of a safe and clean work environment. This will be accomplished by participating in the safety process. Examples of participation would include, but not limited to conducting internal safety audits, investigation of accidents and communication of safety related information.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand & walk.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required, to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• The employee will experience changes in temperature and humidity within the plant.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Other duties as required.

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.