Automation Technician
2 weeks ago
Job Description
Posted Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:00 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.
Summary
The Automation Technician’s role is to install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems, including robotics and control systems, to ensure safe, efficient and reliable production equipment and operations.
Core Competencies
- Testing and Troubleshooting Automation
- Communication
- Energy and Stress
- Team Work
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment
- Ethics and Integrity
- Analytical
Job Duties
- Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated production equipment to prevent failures
- Repair and replace faulty components, including sensors, servo motors, and pneumatic parts
- Conduct preventative maintenance, such as upgrading and calibrating machines to extend their lifespan and efficiency
- Address equipment failures and troubleshoot problems under pressure to minimize downtime
- Integrate continuous improvement projects through automation designing, building and programming
- Verify that new automated systems and production lines are functioning correctly
- Collaborate with engineers on system design and improvements
Requirements
- University Degree/College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years related experience in an automotive/manufacturing industry
- Skills in industrial robot programming, PLC programming, machine vision
- Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing
- Ability to multi‑task and establish priorities
- Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
- Able to create alternative solutions to problems
- Excellent time management and project management skills
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft computer software (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot
- Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
- Must be a highly motivated, service and team‑oriented individual with an attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
- Able to work all three shifts (Days, Afternoons and Midnights)
- Overtime as required
Benefits
- 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
Employee Testimonials
“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
Equal Opportunity
Flex‑N‑Gate is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA. Winner of Forbes 2024 Canada’s Best Employers Award
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