Automation Systems Specialist

1 week ago


Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Maple Leaf Foods Full time
The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Systems Specialist to join our team at Maple Leaf Foods. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across our facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Primary support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems, as well as ASRS conveyor control and industrial robotic control systems.
  • Effective troubleshooting of HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related, and communication network issues within the facility.
  • Providing input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, BAS systems.
  • Maintaining plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot-related control systems.
  • Maintaining asset center repository to ensure all backups are synchronized.
  • Maintaining all equipment-related and computer integration software to ensure all revisions are current.
  • Providing controls support and training for plant maintenance team.
  • Providing support for all departments when launching new programs.
  • Liaison with engineering department on all equipment modifications.
  • Designing electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes.
  • Demonstrating full commitment to the implementation of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.
  • Being on shift rotation with a possibility for night and/or weekend coverage.
  • Being part of a paid, rotating on-call schedule to provide support after hours.
Requirements:
  • Diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Technicians, or Industrial Electricians.
  • Allen-Bradley certificate(s) would be an asset.
  • Willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
About Us:

We are a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada.

We're passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we've made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We're on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment:

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment.

We Embrace a Strong, Values-Based Culture:

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

  • Doing What's Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility


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