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Automation Technician
About the role
AWS/CES is looking for an Automation Technician for our healthcare and PPE manufacturing client.
Location: London, ON
Schedule: Day shift Pay rate: up to $44/hr The Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime, process reliability, and compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Controls Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial control systems. Support and modify Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 and Omron Sysmac automation platforms. Diagnose and repair sensors, actuators, instrumentation, temperature and pressure transmitters, and process control devices. Calibrate instrumentation including temperature, flow, level, pH, and conductivity systems. Maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus.
Production Equipment Support
Support automated dipping lines, curing ovens, former chain systems, chemical dosing equipment, and nitrile processing systems. Maintain automated stripping, counting, stacking, packaging, conveyors, robotics, and case packing equipment. Troubleshoot vision inspection systems used for quality control and pinhole detection. Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment and instrumentation. Analyze downtime trends and implement corrective actions to improve reliability. Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and equipment failure investigations. Recommend automation upgrades and process improvements to increase production efficiency and equipment uptime.
Safety & Compliance
Perform all work in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code and plant safety policies. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regulated medical device manufacturing requirements. Participate in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and support internal and external audits. Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, troubleshooting records, and equipment modifications.
Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize manufacturing processes. Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and production line start-ups. Identify opportunities to improve automation reliability, temperature consistency, line speed, and product quality.
Qualifications
Required Diploma or Certificate in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, or 447A Instrumentation and Control Technician certification. Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience with
Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Omron Sysmac PLCs HMIs VFDs Servo systems Industrial instrumentation Experience with process control systems including temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and chemical dosing. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus. Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams. Continuous improvement mindset focused on increasing uptime, equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency.
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About Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies
CES is a full cycle recruitment agency with a combined staffing experience of over 30 years. The experience of CES enables us to offer a more refined and innovative approach for recruitment solutions, for both contract and permanent positions within the Engineering, I.T, Finance, Management, Automation, Skilled Trades, Administration, Health Care, and Light Industrial industries.
The CES Approach
CES devotes an extensive budget towards advertising which is a required step to ensure that clients connect with the best possible candidates available on the market.
The success of CES comes from the communication they establish with their clients. With a clear understanding of the hiring requirements, organizational structure, values and long term goals, CES sources, attracts and engages high quality talent. CES has over 1 million applicants within their recruitment database, enabling them to fill all needs promptly and efficiently, far surpassing industry competition. CES is a one stop shop for all recruitment ads, and guarantee all clients a 60 second response time after initial contact with CES.
CES History
Established in 2011 by Kyle Pinsonneault, CES has grown from a start-up in house agency, to an accomplished multi-million dollar international recruitment agency, with offices across Canada and the USA. CES has a proven track record in recruiting not just for small businesses but Fortune 500 corporations as well, all the while providing 100% customer satisfaction. CES is now an industry leading search firm, gathering exclusive recruitment rights for some of North America’s largest manufacturing leaders.
Talent acquisition is becoming increasingly competitive within all industries, and finding that right “piece to the puzzle” involves more than determining one’s accomplishments on paper. This is why the CES team focuses on a balance of tangible and intangible assets when determining a suitable candidate to present to a client.