AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

JOB DETAILS WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER EDUCATION Licensed 442A 0r 309A electrician, or Electrical Engineering/Technician degree/diploma EMPLOYMENT STATUS Permanent WORK LOCATION 21 Scott Ave. Paris, ON WORK SCHEDULE Monday through Thurday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 3 to 5 years RATE $45/hour START DATE As soon as possible 💊 Flexible benefit plan 💰 Competitive pension plan 🩺 Telemedicine service 🎄 Paid time off during the holidays 🍵 Friendly work environment 💃🏼 Profit-sharing 🏡 Work-life balance 🎳 Active social club Your ROLE IN OUr team Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Automation Technician will be responsible for providing technical support and facilitate operation of SOPREMA’s automated systems. They will work closely with all technical team members to facilitate operation of the plant’s automation systems. THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU Working knowledge of Ontario electrical code Assist with day-to-day operation, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of automation systems Assist with CI improvement initiatives Disassemble and reassemble PLCs or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors Troubleshoot PLC systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics Determine causes of operational problems or failures Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, VFD’s, sensors and other controls devices Maintain a Project/Activity Database Knowledge, experience, and troubleshooting with machine automation (design and programming) Other tasks as assigned THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR Your Education : Licensed 442A 0r 309A electrician, or Electrical Engineering/Technician degree/diploma. Your Knowledge : Solid understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs. SCADA experience would be an asset IT infrastructure experience would be an asset Understanding of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems Your Skills And Attitudes : Excellent computer skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office suite an asset Excellent communication (verbal & written) Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization clearly and effectively. Able to work independently and in group efficiently to meet deadlines Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized Work Conditions : Exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations Occasional exposure to dust and asphalt odors Required use of PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, high vis shirts/vests, safety footwear) as well as fall protection and dust masks on occasion Regularly required to bend, twist, climb, stand, and occasionally lift weight of 50lbs

The Automation Technician provides technical support and facilitates the operation of automated systems through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. They work closely with the technical team to perform repairs on PLCs, sensors, and peripheral equipment while assisting with continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must hold a licensed 442A or 309A electrician certification or an Electrical Engineering/Technician degree or diploma. The role requires 3 to 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of Allen Bradley PLC programming and electrical schematic diagrams.

• Flexible benefit plan • Competitive pension plan • Telemedicine service • Paid time off during the holidays • Friendly work environment • Profit-sharing • Work-life balance • Active social club

• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• PLC troubleshooting
• Automation systems
• Preventative maintenance
• Electrical code
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• HMI programming
• Circuit analysis
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• VFD
• Sensor systems
• Technical documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Fall Protection
• Automation Systems
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Time Off Management
• Sensors
• IT Infrastructure
• Self-Motivation
• Electrical Engineering
• Automation
• Blueprinting
• Circuit Diagrams
• Computer Literacy
• Microprocessor
• Electrical Codes
• Electronics
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Mechanics
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Telehealth
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Human Machine Interfaces
• Electrical Circuit Analysis
• Detail Oriented

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Technology
• Automation Technician
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week