Automation Technician

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Automation Technician’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

Responsibilities

Test, troubleshoot, and oversee implementation of new processes

Install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems

Supports start-up activities

Develop new automation processes;

Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells;

Over-see testing procedures, writing reports and making sure that the instruments you develop comply with quality standards and safety regulations.

Install, diagnose and fix programmable logic controllers and other devices that operate automated equipment.

PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment

Repair of equipment

Establishing and bring all equipment up to both mechanical and electrical standards

Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware

Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls

Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned

Other duties as assigned

The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.

The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Working Conditions

Physical ability to lift up to 75lbs

Manual dexterity

Overtime as required

Industrial workplace, where PPE is required

Hazards associated with the trade

Support 3 shift operation (days, afternoons, midnights)

Qualifications

Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) or Completion of a 2-year degree or technical certificate program

Manufacturing experience and a strong technical knowledge in the programming, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment

Knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robotics (Nachi, ABB, Fanuc), HMI programming, Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Omron)

Superior analytical capabilities

Problem-solving and decision-making

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance• RRSP retirement savings plan• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”“Lots of growth opportunity.”“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

Regular Full-Time