Maintenance Controls Technician - Hourly

Flex-N-Gate

Location: Shelby Township, MI 48315, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Automotive Sales and Repair
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 27 August 2026

Job Description

Flex-N-Gate is hiring a Maintenance Controls Technician - Hourly in Shelby Township, MI. This is a full-time position.

Department

Manufacturing or Process Engineering

Reports to

Controls Manager or Process Engineering Manager

Summary

A Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration and maintenance 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.


Core Competencies

  • Communication and People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Excellent dexterity
  • Technical Capacity
  • Analytical
  • Accountability and Dependability


Job Duties

  1. Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes
  2. Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems
  3. Supports start-up activities
  4. Create and maintain automation processes
  5. Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.
  6. Available for support calls 24/7
  7. Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.
  8. The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
  9. The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in

CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

  1. Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
  2. 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  3. Superior analytical capabilities
  4. Problem-solving and decision-making
  5. Good written and verbal communication skills
  6. Ability to work with minimal supervision
  7. Ability to manage multiple projects

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Requirements

  • Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program
  • 3 to 5 years manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment
  • Superior analytical capabilities
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

Please see the job description for benefits.

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