The Automation Technician’s role is to support and initiate automation programs throughout the facility by implementing and maintaining automation projects and equipment.

What you’ll be doing:

Contacts suppliers for quotations of equipment and reviews output quantity, quality, process reliability and downtime of equipment;

Implements new equipment in the plant and co-ordinates activities with maintenance;

Organizes and maintains project schedules by communicating with both plant personnel and supplier’s timing requirements;

Develops project objectives by conferring with management regarding design, set-up and maintenance;

Develop new automation processes;

Develop and implement training programs for all new equipment and automation cells

What we’re looking for:

University degree/College diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

2-4 years related experience in the manufacturing industry.

Ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing

Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership

Able to create alternative solutions to problems

Excellent time management and project management skills

You should be proficient in:

• Manual machining
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality inspection
• PLC troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pneumatics
• Automation Systems
• PLC Programming
• Machine vision
• Mechanical Assembly

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers
• Vision System
• Industrial Robot
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Overhead Crane
• Measurement Gauges
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Micrometers