Flex-N-Gate

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Prototype Technician

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Job LocationsUS-MI-Grand Rapids
Posted Date2 weeks ago(1/22/2021 9:47 AM)
ID2021-6487# of Openings1CategoryEngineeringCompanyVentra Grand Rapids 5, LLC
Overview

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.

Scope of the Position

The Prototype Technician creates prototypes and mockups for automotive plastic injected lighting components.

Responsibilities
Core Competencies

  • Communication
  • Energy and Stress
  • Technical Capacity
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical
Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

  • 00003 New Employee Orientation
  • EMS Manual
  • Health and Safety Systems Management
  • Master Procedure Flow
  • FDM Machine Operation
Job Duties
  • Constructs mold, vacuum forming bucks from blueprints & sketches
  • Builds & modifies parts holding close tolerances and high cosmetic appearance
  • Works safely and knowledgably with variety of equipment and tooling such as lathes, sanders, jig saw, calipers, spray guns, routers, scales, grinders and micrometers
  • 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
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • 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.
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Troubleshooting ability is required
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Detail oriented
  • Metal & Plastic Machining Experience
  • Vacuum Forming
  • Silicone Molding
  • LED board build ups
  • Must have reliable transportation

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred in a technical field
  • 2-4 years work experience in related field
  • Knowledge of basic computer hardware and applications software.
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 companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.
Not just a joba great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

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