Automation Technician – PLC Specialist

1 month ago


Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Halliwell Consulting Corp Full time
Job Title: Controls Technician – PLC Programmer

We are seeking a skilled Controls Technician – PLC Programmer to join our team at Halliwell Consulting Corp. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for building, installing, and maintaining robotic equipment and automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Design, develop, and implement control systems for robotic equipment and automated production systems.
  2. Maintain service records of equipment and troubleshoot systems using knowledge of micro processing, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  3. Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
  4. Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  5. Program, commission, and test Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron PLC and HMI programs, which may include associated manufacturing equipment such as motion control, vision, RFID, scanners/readers, measurement, and instrumentation equipment.
  6. Responsible for maintaining, developing, and following company's control standards, templates, and programming libraries.
  7. Troubleshoot/diagnose of Process issues and perform root cause analysis.
  8. Perform daily checks as required on all equipment as instructed.
  9. Supports continuous improvement projects by analyzing root causes and working with other departments to implement solutions.
  10. Assist operators in the day-to-day functions of the machines.
  11. Ensuring Operator settings are correct and working when a machine stops or fails.
  12. Work closely with the shift Supervisor to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability.
  13. Performs all duties as assigned in accordance with and adherence to the IATF/TS 16949 Quality System Standard.
  14. Follows Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions as outlined in the Quality Systems Manual and Employee Handbook.
Requirements:
  1. Post-secondary education in related field (Mechanical Engineering, skilled trade, etc.) an asset (Electromechanical Engineering Technology).
  2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in working as a controls / automation technician role in a similar assembly/robotic welding environment.
  3. Proficient knowledge of PLC programming using RsLogix 500/5000 Studio 5000 (i.e., ABB).

Preferred Knowledge:

  1. Understanding of machinery safety, programming of safety devices with safety PLC.
  2. Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations.
  3. Strong ability to work with hand tools to adjust dies and sensors.
  4. Excellent grasp on how HMI buttons and sensors can affect the cell.
  5. Knowledge of machine guarding and safety devices.
  6. Basic Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations.
  7. Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and devices an asset.
  8. Experience with stamping presses an asset.
  9. Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to Chris Halliwell at Halliwell Consulting Corp, including your salary expectations and availability.



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