PLC Technician

InterBake Canada (formerly Weston Foods)
135 Otonabee Drive, Kitchener, ON

At Interbake Foods, we bake cookies, crackers, cones and wafers products in 6 facilities across Canada and the USA, conducting our business with integrity, contributing to our communities, and fostering a respectful culture. Our bakery team is the heart of our company and plays an important role in keeping North America’s food supply going. We are not just a job, we are an extended family, committed to elevating everyday moments and feeding communities and families across the country. Join us and find fulfillment and purpose in your work.

**Shift Details**:

- Continental Shifts
- Great working environment
- Opportunity for growth and development
- Overtime as needed**Pay Rate**: $42.00/hour + $2.00 night shift premium.

**Bonus**: Health and dental benefits, tool allowance, pension plan

**Job Duties**:

- Provide technical support to operations; including troubleshooting, parts identification and repair of equipment
- Primary responsibility for operational performance - measured through efficiency percentages
- Act as a liaison for OEM support for advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Participate in continuous improvement activities including root cause analysis and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Perform routine corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance as needed on automation equipment
- Lead training for operators and other technicians on function and operation of equipment
- Developing operating standards and documentation
- Provide input on stock levels of spare parts as it relates to equipment
- Read and interpret schematic diagrams
- Periodic shift changes required for training, vacation coverage and special projects
- Aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems, vacation coverage for either mechanics or electricians

**Job Requirements**:

- Diploma in Robotics Engineering or Robotic Automation or equivalent experience
- Experience and education in hardware and software support and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley systems
- 5+ years of industrial experience in the food industry, preferably with SIG and Siemens experience