Equipment Operator

**WITRON**
**A Worldwide Leader in Material Handling Automation & Warehouse Operation Solutions**

WITRON is one of the leading global suppliers of economical and automated material flow and logístical systems. With more than 40 years of experience in distribution center automation, WITRON stands for state-of-the-art technology, innovation and reliability.

WITRON Service utilizes this long-term experience and competence to provide excellent Warehouse Operation Solutions to its customers around the world. We bring automation and warehouse logistics together to ensure high availability and productivity. Join our Service Team and become an expert in the field of service, maintenance and operation of fully automated warehouse logistics systems.

For our site East Gwillimbury we are currently looking for a/an:
**Equipment Operator**

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**Tasks/Responsibilities**

**Position Overview**

As an Equipment Operator in our Production Team, it will be your responsibility to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment, optimizing operations. Support the daily operations by way of clearing system faults (technical or operational), identify areas of improvement, and monitor material workflow using system reports and dialogs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Report product and equipment issues at assigned areas
- Clear machine faults in a timely and efficient manner
- Work together with team members to ensure equipment faults are rectified
- Complete reports for damaged cases, and other general order picking machine issues
- Learn and understand system widgets for reporting purposes
- Return all products and cases outside of automation to designated areas
- Regularly sweep floors, remove dust from and underneath equipment and panels
- Monitor system performance and operational status
- Escalate repetitive faults
- Manipulate and drive system equipment as per system order message
- Provide feedback and updates on system performance
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- Minimum High School Diploma
- Specific technical education is an asset
- Training in entry level electromechanics an asset
- Technically and mechanically inclined
- Familiarity working with Microsoft office
- Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights exceeding 30 meters
- Must be able to work days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Ability to travel for training if required

WITRON is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
**Skills and Knowledge**

**Qualifications**:
- No specific technical education required but preferred- Minimum High School Diploma with a noted preference for a post-secondary trades certificate notably in automation or maintenance/ mechanical/ electrical/ electronics related fields

**Knowledge/Experience Required**:
- Technically and mechanically inclined- Practical attitude and ability to learn new tasks, concepts and procedures- PC skills in a _windows_ environment- 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)- Ability to travel if required for training- Training in entry level electromechanics an asset
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Benefits**
- Competitive wage and excellent benefit package including Health & Dental, STD & LTD, RRSP and Loyalty Bonus
- ** Growth Potential**
- Individual developmental opportunities through comprehensive on the job training and tuition reimbursement program
- ** Working Environment**
- Characterized by an open door policy, trust and appreciation shown to all colleagues