Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

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.

Maintenance Technicians are members of the X-Cel Industries team. They perform various maintenance activities to ensure that X-Cel equipment is always in excellent condition and capable of supporting all of our customer's needs. This position involves responsibilities in three key areas:
Quality, Safety, Maintenance and Housekeeping.

Maintenance Technicians must possess personal commitment and availability beyond regular business hours.

1. Safety

Maintenance

• Ensure all scheduled maintenance is performed on time and documented correctly.
• Communicate any concerns regarding equipment to the Technical Manager.
• All purchases or spending must be approved in writing prior to purchase (see Purchase Requisition).
• All facility maintenance must be monitored by this associate. Report any needs to the Tech. Manager.
• It is your responsibility to complete and store all records that you use. This will be reviewed by Management.
• PM all machinery and help develop and maintain AM/PM Callendar
• Work on and maintain existing conveyor lines and associated equipment
• Utilize existing Skill trade knowledge as well as develop new knowledge while working with other associates
• Maintain operation of all systems (PTED, Paint, Assembly) and all associated equipment.
• Perform Facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Perform Root Cause analysis for trouble shooting all given down time.
• Perform and utilize Kizan for continual improvement of existing systems.

Quality

• Obtain a complete understanding of all Quality Management System Procedures that relate to your area.

Housekeeping

Training

• Orientation (Company rules and regulations)
• Safety
• Contents of this job description
• X-Cel Quality systems
• Problem solving and prevent reoccurrence methods (eight disciplines)
• CPIT and CIT participation
• Annual hazardous waste training per Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Commitment to pursue the above
• 5 years experience or more may be substituted at management's discretion.

• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Blue print interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of ISO/IATF
  16949:2016 Management System
• Participation in an employee ownership and/or empowered team environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Interest in a flexible, multi-skilled work environment.
• Ability to work additional hours as required.
• Physical strength to perform tasks.

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.