Machine Group Specialist

Toyoda Gosei is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. With a network of 64 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world. In the Americas, we have more than 30 years of proven excellence in automotive manufacturing. Our 25 locations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico and Brazil aim to deliver the highest levels of quality, innovation and satisfaction to the industry.

Together, we are looking toward a future of strong, sustainable growth.

**General Job Description**

Ability to prioritize mechanical work assignments. Strong interpersonal skills working in a diverse work environment. Hands on trouble-shooting capability. Able to resolve production and project issues within a professional and timely manner.

**Abilities, Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for designing and manufacturing End of Arm Tools (EOAT)
- Responsible for programming Fanuc and Star Robots.
- Maintain a documented weekly summary of completed work.
- Communicate with the machine group on all critical mechanical/electrical changes and updates.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc.
- Troubleshoot low voltage electrical control circuits.
- Knowledge of AutoCad, Solidworks would be an asset.
- Knowledge of applicable mechanical procedures, standards and regulations.
- Some computer knowledge is required.
- Troubleshooting of existing machinery.
- Confident understanding of the Injection area including IMM, material handling chilled water, process water, hot runners and assembly equipment.

**Supervisory Responsibility**:

- Report any unsafe activities within the company to the machine group supervisor.
- Responsible to schedule and supervise third party contractors during installation projects.

**Qualifications**:

- Have relevant qualification, Millwright, MTBI trade certificate. Robotics and Automation Diploma, Robotics Technician/Automation Technician Certificate).
- Minimum 2 years working experience in the automation industry.
- Ability to communicate with skilled trades at all levels of experience and management

**Language Skills**:

- English and able to communicate well with others

**Reasoning Ability**:

- Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.

**Physical Demands**:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is
- Regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands.
- Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Required to be able to lift or move up to 60lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

**Work Environment**:
**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is**:

- **Frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts.**:

- **Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, electrical shock and vibrations.**:

- **The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.