Finishing Technician

PM-Ancaster

Location: Ancaster
Work arrangement: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Pay: 58 000 $CA – 65 000 $CA / year
Posted 12 days ago

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About this role

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Technician – Finishing at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $58,000-$65,000 annually

Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Schedule: Rotating Shifts and Overtime as Required

As our next Manufacturing Technician – Finishing, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing finishing and machining processes to improve throughput, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. Your expertise in CNC programming, automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, tooling, and process troubleshooting will be crucial in reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across our operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Work with advanced CNC machining, grinding, heat-treatment, robotics, and automated inspection systems
Play a key role in improving equipment reliability, throughput, and product quality
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
Apply your technical expertise to complex process and equipment challenges
Participate in preventive maintenance, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives
Grow your career within a global manufacturing organization

What You’ll Be Doing:

Improve operational throughput by monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes
Document changes to machine setpoints, programs, and operating parameters
Reduce downtime by executing preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance activities
Identify nonstandard operating conditions and recommend resolution options to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders
Optimize the use of tooling, labor, materials, and energy to reduce operating expenses
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot fixtures and tooling for CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and grinding machines
Support special-purpose equipment, including induction heat-treatment cells, CNC grinders, deburring machines, washers, and automated nondestructive testing cells
Troubleshoot industrial automation and robotic systems, including Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA equipment
Program, operate, and troubleshoot Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma CNC control systems
Support machining equipment such as Shimada and EMAG lathes and SW machining centers
Provide technical troubleshooting and repair support to minimize equipment downtime
Improve machine maintainability, reliability, and overall operational performance
Ensure operational quality and efficiency targets are consistently achieved
Verify that appropriate safety controls and requirements are implemented on each machine
Review blueprints, GD&T requirements, measurement results, and CMM reports to ensure product conformity
Apply structured problem-solving techniques, including the 5 Whys, to identify and resolve equipment and process issues
Train and provide technical guidance to other team members
Maintain accurate equipment documentation and record retention
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

Diploma as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Postsecondary certificate in CNC Programming or equivalent practical experience preferred
Five to seven years of experience in a high-speed automotive manufacturing environment preferred
Advanced experience programming and operating CNC machines using Fanuc, Okuma, and Siemens control systems
Familiarity with Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA robotics, including programming and troubleshooting
Strong experience with CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, grinding machines, and automated production equipment
Excellent blueprint-reading skills, including a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Ability to use precision measurement equipment, inspect parts against engineering drawings, and interpret CMM reports
Understanding of automotive quality systems and IATF 16949 requirements
Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels
High integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control

Bonus Points If You Have:

Advanced CNC programming expertise across multiple machine platforms
Experience with induction heat treatment, CNC grinding, deburring, washing, or automated nondestructive testing systems
Experience improving machine reliability and maintainability
Knowledge of preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance methodologies
Experience leading technical training or supporting the development of production team members
Proven success implementing continuous improvement projects in automotive manufacturing

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can’t wait to meet you!

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

*Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team*

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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58 000 $CA – 65 000 $CA / year

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