Controls Technician Jobs

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.

A Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance of and improvement of automated industrial machinery. A Controls Technician keeps things running smoothly as they check on and maintain machinery. Successful Controls Technicians are able to respond quickly to any problems that might arise.

• Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Create and maintain automation processes
• Other duties as assigned
• Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Available for support calls 24/7
• Repair of equipment
• Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
• Supports start-up activities
• Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes

Working Conditions

• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robotics (Nachi, ABB, Fanuc), HMI programming, Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Omron)
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Physical ability to lift 60lbs
• Superior analytical capabilities
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Support 3 shift operation (days, afternoons, midnights)
• Industrial workplace, where PPE is required.
• Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) or Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
• Overtime as required
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• Problem-solving and decision-making

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. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.