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About this role
Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.
We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier.
Make job search work for you
Turn a broad, stressful search into a focused weekly routine.
Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.
Mitchell Plastics provides...
Competitive compensation
Development and training plans
Bonus eligibility
RRSP matching
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
Paid time off and paid holidays
The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to join our production facility in Kitchener either on the Afternoon or Night Shift. The Incumbent of this role is a key player in keeping our Production and Maintenance Teams running efficiently, while ensuring we are able to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced, “just-in-time” environment. Cooperation with the Process Engineering, Production and Maintenance Teams is essential for this position. While this is a straight Afternoon/Night Shift role at this time, Candidates must be flexible to work any/all shifts, daily/weekend overtime as required plus rotating on-call duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
Maintain assembly machines and equipment per established PM schedules. Suggest improvements to PM schedules (frequency and content) as applicable.
Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintain process uptime through troubleshooting and repairs.
Be actively involved in continuous improvement activities. Communicate opportunities for improvement through the appropriate channels.
Document issues and repairs using the appropriate systems and forms.
Support production equipment start-up and change-over as required.
Assist in new equipment commissioning and start-up.
Any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automation & Robotics – or commensurate experience
Working knowledge & experience with PLC-based equipment & machine logic
Experience troubleshooting and repairing assembly equipment
Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electric and mechanical equipment
Ability to select and install sensors and other machine components
Knowledge of and ability to use machining tools and equipment including powered & hand-held tools
Ability to read, understand and update electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings for assembly machines and equipment
Through understanding of machine guarding and other safety requirements
While not mandatory, preference will be given to those with:
Experience programming OMRON PLCs
Working knowledge & experience installing & troubleshooting vision cameras/sensors
Ability & willingness to complete Millwright Apprenticeship/Red Seal Certification
Job Details:
Hourly Wage: $29.83 - 45.90 + night shift premium of $0.75/hour shift or $0.50/hour premium for afternoon shift
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: 100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
Hours of Work: Night Shift: 11 pm – 7 am, Sunday night to Thursday Night
Afternoon shift: 3pm – 11pm Monday to Friday
Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill a current vacancy
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