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≈ $45k – $80k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Covington)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Flex-N-Gate scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Flex-N-Gate is an automotive supplier headquartered in Urbana, Illinois, that designs and manufactures bumpers, exterior and interior plastic parts, metal stampings and assemblies, lighting systems and mechanical components for vehicle makers. Owned by Shahid Khan, it runs plants across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, has recently supported launches such as the Lancia Gamma and CUPRA Raval, and its FLEX-ION division develops battery cells, modules and packs. It hires assembly, molding, paint and weld operators, maintenance and controls technicians, quality auditors, manufacturing and automation engineers and plant supervisors, many in Michigan and Ontario.

Summary

A Maintenance 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

Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes

Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems

Supports start-up activities

Create and maintain automation processes

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

Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.

 

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

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