Automation Specialist

2 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada National Molding, LLC Full-time

The Automation Specialist is responsible to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot new and existing automated equipment throughout the facility.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Leadership & Training
  • IATF16949 ISO14001 standards
  • Organizational and people skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • 8D problem solving and writing 8D reports
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Mechanical
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Electrical

Key Responsibilities

  • Set-up, maintain, program, trouble shoot and repair all automated equipment
  • Coordinate review of all assigned jobs with the Technical Supervisor, ME, and project Management
  • Configure and program all system software as required
  • Provide paperwork as required to document programming, wiring and work instructions
  • Coordinate and provide training for any new automation system
  • Be aware of all OSHA requirements that may pertain to assigned projects
  • Report/ rectify immediately any safety issues
  • Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all automated equipment
  • Trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits on various types of equipment
  • Perform continuous improvement activities of all automation (i.e. Cycle Time / Down Time)
  • Design/build automated fixtures
  • Making the deadlines for any automation project staying late working weekends if required
  • Ensuring automation is reliable, effective and Safe
  • Complete routine paperwork as required

Knowledge & Skill

  • Three (3) year diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology
  • Good organizational skills
  • Minimum 5 years maintenance experience or equivalent
  • Knowledge of lock out procedures
  • Ability to drive forklift
  • Proficient in P.L.C., Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Low voltage electrical/electronics
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Awareness of all safety policies and procedures

Training and Development Opportunities

  • WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System