Electrical Automation Specialist

1 week ago


Brantford, Ontario, Canada Ferrero Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Automation Specialist to join our team at Ferrero. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing electrical and automation support to manufacturing, packaging and stores.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of process control systems and automation, specifically Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens and Wonderware programming, hardware management, and commissioning.

Job Summary

The Electrician will provide electrical and automation support to manufacturing, packaging and stores. The successful candidate will be on a rotating shift of 12 hour continental rotation of days and nights or rotating shift of 8 hours rotation of days, nights and afternoon.

Starting Salary: $44.16 per hour

Main Responsibilities:
  • Perform investigation of manufacturing equipment deviations and anomalies related to electrical and automation and software.
  • Implement software changes and upgrades to improve equipment accuracy and runtime.
  • Assist other maintenance staff in identifying and procuring equipment and parts necessary for daily maintenance requirements.
  • Assist in electrical documentation of changes and upgrades.
  • Provide technical support to maintenance staff.
  • Program PLC and HMI applications for integration and troubleshooting of automated process equipment.
  • Electrical maintenance duties as required.
Requirements:
  • Industrial Maintenance Electrician License (442A or 309A) preferred
  • Minimum 3-5 years direct experience programming, designing and maintaining industrial control systems in a fast paced process industry.
  • Strong knowledge of process control systems and automation specifically Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens and Wonderware programming, hardware management, and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of Funuc robotics, Elau drives, Servo Axis controls, Vision systems, HMI programming, hardware management / commissioning and Scada integration.
  • Strong PLC Programming / troubleshooting skills. Working knowledge of Word processing, spreadsheet, database management software, SQL Server and Web server software.
  • Strong communication skills
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary starting at $44.16 per hour
  • Shift premiums for 12 hour and 8 hour shifts
  • Fully employer-paid benefits starting on day 1
  • Employer matched pension
  • Up to 14 weeks Parental Leave top-up
  • 15 vacation days
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • On-site Cafeteria
  • Free Parking
  • Employee events e.g. BBQ's, ice cream days and Ferrero product giveaways
  • Relocation assistance available


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