About the role
NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada's first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas. At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.
As a Factory Automation Technician you will have an opportunity to understand the battery manufacturing process and learn about equipment and products as an expert.
Responsibilities:
- Installation schedule management, maintenance, and performance enhancement of Logistic
- Automation Equipment[ex, AS/RS, Stocker crane, Conveyor system, AGV, Overhead Shuttle, etc]
- Advanced machine troubleshooting. Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving activities when equipment breakdowns and target performance has not been achieved.
- Data analysis and collection. Collects and analyzes data, conducts tests, assists with research and development, and records results
- Process and installation Parameter checks with based on line standards.
- Communication. Initiates and fosters cooperation and communication within and between departmentsand shifts.
- Machine operation, diagnose machine/process issues and make machine adjustments.
- Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level at alltimes.
- Navigate computer and machine programs. Run queries to troubleshoot issues and keep machines running properly.
- Assist the engineer during tests or machine inspections to corrective action of production problems.
- Maintain 3R(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 5S(Sort-out, Set-in-order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) standards.
- Prepare and participate daily/weekly/monthly meetings with other teams.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, General Education Development (GED), or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) required
- Ability up to 12 hours of work in a limited, noisy, dry space
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications:
- Junior college’s associate degree or diploma and vocational training preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in electricity/electronics/mechanics, etc. is preferred
- 3-7+ Experience with operators and technicians in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Experience of trouble shooting or hands on experience for machine is preferred
- Experience with Siemens PLC is preferred
- Experience with Logistics Automation (Stocker, Lifter, Conveyor, Robot, AGV etc) is preferred
- Experience with Equipment expansion experience preferred
- Electrical/mechanical-related certificate or domain knowledge preferred
Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About the role
NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada's first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario. The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity in excess of 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas. At NextStar Energy, you’re joining a team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on your well-being. We provide customized training programs and select global learning opportunities to support your professional development and career growth. Your contributions are valued, and we are creating a company-wide rewards program to recognize them. Our leaders foster a supportive, trusting environment where your voice is heard. We believe that, together, we can achieve more.
As a Factory Automation Technician you will have an opportunity to understand the battery manufacturing process and learn about equipment and products as an expert.
Responsibilities:
- Installation schedule management, maintenance, and performance enhancement of Logistic
- Automation Equipment[ex, AS/RS, Stocker crane, Conveyor system, AGV, Overhead Shuttle, etc]
- Advanced machine troubleshooting. Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving activities when equipment breakdowns and target performance has not been achieved.
- Data analysis and collection. Collects and analyzes data, conducts tests, assists with research and development, and records results
- Process and installation Parameter checks with based on line standards.
- Communication. Initiates and fosters cooperation and communication within and between departmentsand shifts.
- Machine operation, diagnose machine/process issues and make machine adjustments.
- Work on continuous process improvements to ensure the line is operating at its designed level at alltimes.
- Navigate computer and machine programs. Run queries to troubleshoot issues and keep machines running properly.
- Assist the engineer during tests or machine inspections to corrective action of production problems.
- Maintain 3R(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 5S(Sort-out, Set-in-order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) standards.
- Prepare and participate daily/weekly/monthly meetings with other teams.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School diploma, General Education Development (GED), or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) required
- Ability up to 12 hours of work in a limited, noisy, dry space
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications:
- Junior college’s associate degree or diploma and vocational training preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in electricity/electronics/mechanics, etc. is preferred
- 3-7+ Experience with operators and technicians in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- Experience of trouble shooting or hands on experience for machine is preferred
- Experience with Siemens PLC is preferred
- Experience with Logistics Automation (Stocker, Lifter, Conveyor, Robot, AGV etc) is preferred
- Experience with Equipment expansion experience preferred
- Electrical/mechanical-related certificate or domain knowledge preferred
Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!
NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.