Automation Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Niveau de rémunération :
Niveau 3 - Centre de distribution
Description du poste :
Automation Maintenance Technician:
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire an Automation Maintenance Technician for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! The Automation Maintenance Technician will repair and calibrate our automated and robotic systems, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and a fleet of automated robotic vehicles. The Automation Maintenance Technician will become the system expert of automation, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical or electronic subsystems. You will also be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the structure.
GTW can offer full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access. We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth, and profit sharing at GTW.
Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:
- Starting wage of $22.58/hour!
- Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
- Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that;
- Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
- Full medical and dental benefits available
- 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micromarket in lunch room with subsidized snacks and meals,
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
- Paid overtime over 44 hours;
- Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!
Automation Maintenance Technician Highlights:
- Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA and GT’s processes and procedures are met daily.
- Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts.
- Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
- Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components.
- Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment.
- Effective communication of problems impacting production and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
- Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed.
- Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
- Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
- Perform Cell Operator functions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Automation Maintenance Technician Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems or educational/training equivalent.
- Strong electro-mechanical skills.
- Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance.
- Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
- Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
- Ability to work independently of supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
- Posses a high sense of urgency.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and change course based on immediate business needs.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and ability to follow electro-mechanical diagrams.
- Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
- Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Automation Maintenance Technician Environment:
- You will be required to wear proper PPE when appropriate (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness)).
- There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
- You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
- You will be routinely required to work at heights of up to 55 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches, where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Job Schedule:
- Rotating 12 hour shifts:
Sample shift schedule:
- Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 3 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 4 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 5 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 6 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 7 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 8 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm*
All internal candidates must submit a resume with their application in order to be considered.
Demande de poste :
JR129763
Tigre Géant souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et s'engage à exécuter des procédures d'emploi justes.
Ce poste vous intéresse, mais vous ne répondez pas à toutes les exigences? Nous vous invitons tout de même à postuler!
Durant notre processus de recrutement, nous sommes à la recherche d'une personne qui non seulement saura perfectionner ses connaissances dans son nouveau rôle, mais contribuera également à promouvoir notre culture de diversité, d’égalité et d’inclusion.
Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation durant votre recherche d’emploi chez Tigre Géant, veuillez communiquer avec nous au :
.
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.
Automation Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Niveau de rémunération :
Niveau 3 - Centre de distribution
Description du poste :
Automation Maintenance Technician:
Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire an Automation Maintenance Technician for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! The Automation Maintenance Technician will repair and calibrate our automated and robotic systems, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and a fleet of automated robotic vehicles. The Automation Maintenance Technician will become the system expert of automation, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical or electronic subsystems. You will also be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the structure.
GTW can offer full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access. We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth, and profit sharing at GTW.
Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:
- Starting wage of $22.58/hour!
- Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
- Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that;
- Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
- Full medical and dental benefits available
- 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micromarket in lunch room with subsidized snacks and meals,
- Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
- Paid overtime over 44 hours;
- Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!
Automation Maintenance Technician Highlights:
- Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA and GT’s processes and procedures are met daily.
- Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts.
- Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
- Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components.
- Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment.
- Effective communication of problems impacting production and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
- Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed.
- Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
- Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
- Perform Cell Operator functions as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Automation Maintenance Technician Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems or educational/training equivalent.
- Strong electro-mechanical skills.
- Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance.
- Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
- Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
- Ability to work independently of supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
- Posses a high sense of urgency.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and change course based on immediate business needs.
- Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and ability to follow electro-mechanical diagrams.
- Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
- Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.
Automation Maintenance Technician Environment:
- You will be required to wear proper PPE when appropriate (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness)).
- There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
- You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
- You will be routinely required to work at heights of up to 55 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches, where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Job Schedule:
- Rotating 12 hour shifts:
Sample shift schedule:
- Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 3 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 4 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 5 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 6 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Week 7 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 8 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:59 pm*
All internal candidates must submit a resume with their application in order to be considered.
Demande de poste :
JR129763
Tigre Géant souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et s'engage à exécuter des procédures d'emploi justes.
Ce poste vous intéresse, mais vous ne répondez pas à toutes les exigences? Nous vous invitons tout de même à postuler!
Durant notre processus de recrutement, nous sommes à la recherche d'une personne qui non seulement saura perfectionner ses connaissances dans son nouveau rôle, mais contribuera également à promouvoir notre culture de diversité, d’égalité et d’inclusion.
Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation durant votre recherche d’emploi chez Tigre Géant, veuillez communiquer avec nous au :
.
About Giant Tiger
At Giant Tiger, we're committed to delivering more than just great deals; we're dedicated to fostering a culture of affordability through our low prices, community support and empowering our local franchise partners.
Founded in 1961 in Ottawa’s Byward Market, we are a proudly Canadian, privately held company with over 270 stores across Canada, providing jobs for approximately 10,000 dedicated members of Team Tiger. What sets us apart is that each of our Giant Tiger stores is locally owned and operated by a franchise partner who not only understands but is deeply connected to the needs of their respective communities.
When you step into your local Giant Tiger store or explore our online offerings, you’re not just shopping; you’re joining a community where you can feel confident in our commitment to low prices on the products you want and need. To learn more, please visit https://www.gianttiger.com/
À Tigre Géant, nous nous engageons à offrir bien plus que de formidables aubaines ; notre mission consiste à favoriser une culture de l’accessibilité grâce à nos bas prix, au soutien à la collectivité et à notre volonté de renforcer les capacités de nos partenaires franchisés locaux.
Fondée en 1961 au Marché By d’Ottawa, Tigre Géant est une entreprise privée fièrement canadienne, comptant plus de 270 magasins au Canada et procurant des emplois à environ 10 000 membres dévoués de l’équipe du Tigre. Notre particularité réside dans le fait que chacun de nos magasins Tigre Géant est détenu et exploité localement par un partenaire franchisé qui, non seulement, comprend les besoins de sa propre communauté, mais qui y est profondément attaché.
Lorsque vous entrez dans votre magasin Tigre Géant local ou que vous explorez nos offres en ligne, vous ne faites pas que magasiner ; vous vous joignez à une collectivité où vous pouvez vous fier à notre engagement à offrir des bas prix sur les produits que vous voulez et dont vous avez besoin.