Junior Automation Technician

Job Description

Automation Technician, Junior - Plant 1 Afternoon Shift

Position Summary

Serve as a plant resource for line improvements, line automation, realignment of product flow equipment and machinery in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjack’s safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. Learn more about how you can become a part of the Skyjack team and align yourself with other motivated and engaged professionals.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance
  
  

Job Summary

Act as a key resource for line improvements and automation, focusing on the realignment of product flow equipment and machinery in collaboration with Engineering and Maintenance.

Responsibility

• Work with manufacturing engineer, project engineers, and program managers, set up personnel and maintenance departments to reduce costs and remove non-value added material from productions lines
• Work with program managers and project engineers at the APQP stage of a program start-up
• Troubleshoot process automation problems
• Work with engineering following PPAP approval in resolving non-value added processes
• Work in design stage of processes both for start-up and current production projects
• Perform root cause analysis failure
• Perform periodically programmable logic controller (PLC) and program backup and maintain PLC program database
• To verify proper performance, test and tune the units to specifications.
• Analyze defects or malfunctions of mechanical units, report and validate results with maintenance or a supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace the item.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance, including oil changes and lubrication, to ensure proper machine operation.
• Ensure proper communication summarizing any troubleshooting or downtime to other shifts
  
  

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Automation, or related technology diploma program or have a degree in Electrical Engineering would be an asset.
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Highly motivated and able to work in a team environment
• PLC programming experience specifically Allen Bradley (Siemens and Omron would be an asset)
• Robot programming and integration knowledge, specifically ABB (Motoman and Fanuc would be an asset)
• Understanding of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet connections, TCP/IP protocol.
  
  

Working Conditions

40 hours per week

In Production/Manufacturing environment

Monday To Friday, Mandatory Saturdays As Required

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.