Maintenance Technician

Flex-N-Gate is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician on 1st and 2nd shift in Urbana, IL. Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of metal components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 13th 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

Will be responsible for maintaining the company’s buildings, facilities and equipment in an operating and functional condition.

Responsibilities

Duties may include any of the following :

Troubleshoot, diagnose equipment failures, and identify root cause for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Read and understand blueprints technical manuals and work instructions and schematics for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Disassemble, reassemble and test complex machinery and sub-assemblies

Perform bench operations such as drilling, tapping, grinding, welding, fabricating, etc.

Maintain a safe and orderly work environment

Perform preventative maintenance procedures and techniques

Install new machinery as required

Repair plant and office machinery

Relocate plant equipment

Ensure equipment maintenance log is completed and maintain complete maintenance documentation.

Write and read basic PLC logic

Electrical repairs or installations

Plumbing

Welding

Carpentry, painting and plastering

Machine servicing,

General mechanical maintenance (e.g. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning or HVAC and sheet metal)

Troubleshoot, repairs, and maintains facility systems

Assist in the movement of furniture, materials, and equipment as required

Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Work with or oversee subcontractor activities as directed

Respond to facility emergencies after normal working hours

Qualifications

Must have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred

Ability to read and understand vendor drawings and blueprints.

Ability to use a wide variety of tools.

General knowledge of building codes, safety regulations and local sanitary codes.

Good mechanical skills and experience.

Experience with the following tools is required :

Mechanic’s hand tools

Powered hand tools

Forklift

Boom lift

Light equipment

Voltage / amperage measuring / recording devices

Personal Computer

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

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. EOE / Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.