Automation Technician (Afternoon Shift)

Compensation and Benefits

• Wages range from $28.12 to $43.26
• Paid overtime after 40/hours per week

We offer a very extensive benefit program

• Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1 st full year)
• Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
• Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs

Overview

Responsibilities

• By working in a Just-In-Time Environment – our Team must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing work priorities, while understating and maintaining a safe work environment. It is vital that we demonstrate respect for Team Members on all levels and working as a cross-functional team have open lines of communication.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude required
• Electrical Troubleshooting – the ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues in complex electrical systems using multi-meter, interpreting error codes from drive systems
• Networking and Hardware – Understanding of servos, sensors, vision systems, actuators, electrical circuits and industrial communication protocols
• PLC troubleshooting using RCA (root cause analysis)
• Maintaining backup information of SCADA, PLCs, HMI’s and Robots
• Document maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and system changes via CMMS system and shared network files
• Collaborate with other technicians and departments to address cross-functional issues
• Assist in developing procedures and standard maintenance practices
• Support Paint & Injection Robot integration and maintenance using primarily Fanuc and Yaskawa/Moto man robots
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on automated equipment
• Safety First: Safety-conscious approach to working with automated equipment, following ALL company policies and procedures, LOTO procedures, wearing required PPE and maintaining a clean shop floor
• Work within a Just-in-Time Environment with a sense of urgency to maintain the plants equipment and continually improve our current processes while preventing downtime enabling production to meet targets
• Conduct other duties as business needs require
• You will be required to work Overtime

Qualifications

• We are looking for Team Members who are dedicated to learning and continuous improvement. TG Minto values hard work, skills building and embrace new ideas, all while working as a cohesive unit. We also want to give you the opportunity to grow and gain knowledge while building a career here – that is why we offer on-the-job training and are committed to helping you develop your skills further.
• 5 Years relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications (minimum trade or possible Associate Diploma in Automation, electromechanical or mechatronics)
• Experience with SCADA and PLC Programming is essential
• Experience with Beckoff/TwinCat 3 and/or working knowledge of the IEC 61131-3 languages an asset
• Having OACETT certification would be an asset.
• Familiarity with robotic systems and industrial control systems including teach pendant navigation, fault diagnosis and point touch up to recover and return a robot to full production
• Technical Schematics: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Be able to fluently read and write English and able to communicate well with others.
• Ability to communicate with skilled trades at all levels of experience and management
• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Must be willing to work Overtime when needed
• Straight Shift Timing on Afternoon Shift (3:30PM-12:00AM) but may be required to change shifts in order to accommodate production requirements.