Jr. Maintenance and Automation Technician

About Us

Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people— flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.

**Job Description**:
Title:
Junior Automation Technician (Maintenance)

Facility:
Fluid Power Solutions Ancaster (FPSA)

**Location**:
Ancaster, On

Department:
Maintenance

Job Grade:
ST

Reports To:
Maintenance Supervisor

Purpose and Scope:
The junior maintenance and automation technician is responsible for minor PLC/HMI program modifications, debugging electrical systems, robotics troubleshooting, and maintaining CNC automation and large automation lines.

Responsible for the Installation and startup of new or modified production equipment, testing and maintaining existing equipment from the perspective of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls.

Responsible for uptime of equipment and documentation for automotive automation systems from the perspective of obtaining and updating technical reference manuals/instructions and electrical schematics required to service and maintain this equipment long term.

Duty split: 50% PLC/HMI, 25% Robotics, 25% other job responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Work as a team member in a group of qualified personal in order to complete preventative maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting on existing machinery
- Ensure operational quality and efficiency targets are maintained
- Trouble shooting automation systems
- Perform PLC/HMI and robotic back ups
- Performed work documentation as required
- Provide suggestions towards preventive maintenance activities
- Ensure that all levels of safety are maintained in each automation change
- Assist in materials acquisition and implementation, inventory control for all machine wears and spares
- Willing to work overtime if required
- Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:

- Technical Diploma or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Technology
- A Certificate of qualification as an electrician or trade license in industrial electrical maintenance is a strong asset or relevant automotive industry experience
- Experience in the hands on repair and maintenance of Automation, robotics and CNC machining centers in a high volume manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Fanuc, Rockwell, Omron and Siemens controls as well as Fanuc and ABB robotics
- Knowledge of PLC, Electrical and Mechanical Systems required
- Read and understand electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics/blueprints
- Fluent in written and spoken English, able to communicate effectively, convey information written and verbally, at all levels of the organization
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.