At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team designing custom bakery equipment and work on exciting automation projects.
- Company: Innovative company specializing in industrial automation for the bakery industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for travel across Canada and the US.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimizing production lines and enhancing bakery equipment performance.
- Qualifications: College diploma in Automation or related field; 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you passionate about turning ideas into high-performance machines?
Join a team that designs custom bakery equipment and take part in exciting, hands‑on projects.
You will play a key role in industrial automation, working on PLC and HMI programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and equipment optimization in close collaboration with mechanical and electrical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, configure, and modify programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from
Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, and Omron used to control production equipment.
- Develop and optimize automated sequences for machines and production lines.
- Integrate sensors, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), actuators, and control systems .
- Program and configure human‑machine interfaces (HMIs) .
- Perform functional testing, equipment commissioning, and troubleshooting both in‑house and at customer sites.
- Diagnose electrical, electronic, and programming issues to minimize downtime.
- Modify PLC/HMI programs to meet specific customer needs and project requirements.
- Participate in the design of control systems for new equipment.
- Collaborate with mechanical designers, electrical designers, and production teams to ensure the complete integration of automated systems.
- Document programs, parameters, and control sequences.
- Provide technical support to installation and maintenance teams, as well as customers.
- Contribute to continuous equipment improvement to enhance reliability, productivity, safety, and performance .
- Ensure compliance with applicable industrial safety, electrical, and automation standards.
- Additional Responsibilities – Bakery Equipment
- Program automated sequences for conveyors, dosing systems, mixers, transfer systems, ovens, and production lines .
- Ensure proper synchronization of the various components of automated production lines.
- Develop recipes and production parameters to adapt equipment to different bakery products.
- Participate in the startup and optimization of production lines at customer sites across Canada and the United States.
- Required Qualifications and Skills
College diploma (DEC) in Automation, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent training.
3 to 5 years of experience in industrial automation and programming.
- Strong knowledge of
PLC programming and HMI interfaces .
- Experience in equipment commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting .
- Knowledge of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and control systems .
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics .
- Experience in a manufacturing environment ; experience with food processing or bakery equipment is an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to find solutions quickly.
- Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and a strong team player.
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Automation Technician employer: FAB-MAC INC.
As an Industrial Mechanic with us, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in the bakery equipment industry. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Located in a vibrant area, our company provides a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our success and the satisfaction of our customers.
