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.

Maintains production by ensuring operation of electrical systems and electrical components of
machinery and equipment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• All work must be performed in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with Company
• Policy, local, provincial and/or federal rules and regulations and the Collective Agreement;
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
• Awareness and understanding of Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and Quality Policy
• (IATF 16949) guidelines and how the position’s responsibilities impacts on environment and quality;
• Shows leadership to the workforce by his/her decision-making skills, motivational efforts,
• fairness and consistency so that employees are well aware of their performance and
• individual importance in the department;
• Ensures personnel performing work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of on-going training, appropriate education, skills and experience;
• Performs other duties as required by Manager/Supervisor to keep pace with changes in the scope of work.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures operation of electrical systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance
• requirements on robots, conveyors, programmable controllers, transformers, voltage regulators and following electrical codes;
• Receives work order or schedule for preventive maintenance jobs and completes the jobs by cleaning, checking all controls and contacts, testing equipment and ensuring that its running
• Installs new machines and modifies existing equipment by installing power supply wiring and conduit to and between machines and equipment;
• Redesigns and rebuilds paint line equipment including, air motors, paint pumps, water
pumps, vacuum pumps and systems, and paint atomizers using blueprint and sketches;
• Repairs electrical systems and equipment by diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus,
transformers, motors, overheating etc.;
• Repairs and replaces faulty electrical components by using testing equipment and hand tools to install relays, switches, motors, printed circuit boards and position-sensing devices;
• Monitors and maintains electrical equipment, parts and supplies;
• Places and expedites orders for required stock;
• Prepares daily work sheets for the supervisor’s information;
• Uses Program Logic Controllers (PLC) for troubleshooting;

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: College diploma and/or License in Electrical Technology

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Seek a team approach perspective when required;;
• Strong electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting and organizational skills;;
• Ability to enforce codes/standards as related to electrical installation and safety legislation;;
• Ability to comprehend and make references from written material and wiring diagrams and work orders;
• Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in installation.

What We Offer
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• RRSP retirement savings plan
• 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. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.