Automation Technician

Being part of the **WITRON Group the OU.DIVISION **stands for long-term experience and competence when it comes to service, maintenance as well as the operation of logistics systems.

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**Automation Technician**

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**Your role our team**

**_Operational support & troubleshooting_**
- Perform unplanned/reactive electrical, mechanical repairs
- Ensure proper knowledge and utilization of WiTool
- Non-technical support for equipment operators
- System performance monitoring and operational status awareness
- Diagnosis of general electrical and mechanical faults
- Ensure proper utilization of tools and spare parts

**_Planned Maintenance_**
- Perform planned electrical and mechanical maintenance work orders as per company policies and procedures
- Execution and documentation of maintenance activities
- Exchange and set up of electrical/mechanical parts
- Perform the required cleaning of equipment
- Adherence and implementation of 5S principles
- Accountable for the audit results, individual EM efficiency and downtime minimization

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant Electrical and/or Mechanical Qualification
- Post-secondary training in a trade school (DEP/Trade School/Electrician/Millwright or equivalent)

**Knowledge/Experience required**:

- Electrically and mechanically maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment including but not limited to conveyors, cranes and hoists.- Mechanically inclined and proficient in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools is a **MUST**- 1-2 years mínimal experience as an electromechanical technician- Good mechanical maintenance and repair skills
- Practical attitude and ability to learn new tasks
- Excellent PC skills
- Must be able to work at heights exceeding 20 meters
- Must be able to work days, evenings and nights and weekends (After ramp up begins, preferred shifts will be assigned based on hire date and operational requirements)
- Familiarity with AC up to 600/400/480 volt and DC up to 24 volts
- Familiarity with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
- Familiarity with electrical/mechanical drive technology (i.e. motors and gears)
- Familiarity with control technology (i.e. controls/inverter)- Electrical and/or Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment and machinery- Familiarity with PLC logic- Must be willing to travel occasionally within Canada as needed