Automation Technician in Palmerston

TG Minto Corporation continually strives to improve, change and challenge. Valuing the hard work of our Skilled Trades Team and recognizing the importance of the role they play in supporting our plant. TG Minto is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a world-class automotive supplier. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier 1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wages range from $28.12 to $43.26
• Paid overtime after 40 hours per week
• Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days, 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days, 5 Float Days (1st 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
• Cash Recognition Programs

Overview:

Working as an Automation Technician, you will be reporting to our Maintenance Team, a group of Skilled Trade professionals. You will play a vital role in supporting production within our Just-In-Time lean manufacturing environment. We are looking for hands-on problem solvers who are safety oriented, believe in teamwork and continuous improvement. You will be working to maintain our current operating systems and improve our recovery times. Your contribution is valuable and we want to hear your innovative ideas to help pave the way to future success.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a Just-In-Time Environment – be flexible and willing to adapt to changing work priorities while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate respect for Team Members on all levels and work as a cross-functional team with open lines of communication.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude required.
• Electrical Troubleshooting – 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).
• Maintain 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-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 plant's equipment and continually improve our current processes while preventing downtime enabling production to meet targets.
• Conduct other duties as business needs require.
• Be required to work Overtime.

Qualifications:

• Dedicated to learning and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Fluently read and write English and 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 (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM) but may be required to change shifts in order to accommodate production requirements.

Nature of vacancy: Replacement