Automation Technician - Afternoon or Night Shift

Mitchell Plastics is an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.

As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing "Best In Class" Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement. Come join our Team, and learn first-hand how you can contribute to our “Innovation Inside”!

Put yourself in the driver’s seat; imagine where a career here could take you.

We have over 2,800 innovative team members, across 7 manufacturing locations throughout North America, who are dedicated to ensuring our position as a global top-tier automotive interior supplier.

Our talented team is continually expanding and we are always on the lookout for driven individuals to become a valued part of our success.

Mitchell Plastics provides...

• Competitive compensation
• Development and training plans
• Bonus eligibility
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, life and LTD
• Paid time off and paid holidays

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Automation Technicianto join our production facility in Kitchener either on the Afternoon or Night Shift.The Incumbent of this role is a key player in keeping our Production and Maintenance Teams running efficiently, while ensuring we are able to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced, “just-in-time” environment. Cooperation with the Process Engineering, Production and Maintenance Teams is essential for this position. While this is a straight Afternoon/Night Shift role at this time, Candidates must be flexible to work any/all shifts, daily/weekend overtime as required plus rotating on-call duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
• Maintain assembly machines and equipment per established PM schedules. Suggest improvements to PM schedules (frequency and content) as applicable.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintain process uptime through troubleshooting and repairs.
• Be actively involved in continuous improvement activities. Communicate opportunities for improvement through the appropriate channels.
• Document issues and repairs using the appropriate systems and forms.
• Support production equipment start-up and change-over as required.
• Assist in new equipment commissioning and start-up.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automation & Robotics – or commensurate experience
• Working knowledge & experience with PLC-based equipment & machine logic
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing assembly equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic, electric and mechanical equipment
• Ability to select and install sensors and other machine components
• Knowledge of and ability to use machining tools and equipment including powered & hand-held tools
• Ability to read, understand and update electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings for assembly machines and equipment
• Through understanding of machine guarding and other safety requirements

While not mandatory, preference will be given to those with:

• Experience programming OMRON PLCs
• Working knowledge & experience installing & troubleshooting vision cameras/sensors
• Ability & willingness to complete Millwright Apprenticeship/Red Seal Certification

Job Details:

Hourly Wage: $29.83 - 45.90 + night shift premium of $0.75/hour shift or $0.50/hour premium for afternoon shift

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: 100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)

Hours of Work: Night Shift: 11 pm – 7 am, Sunday night to Thursday Night

Afternoon shift: 3pm – 11pm Monday to Friday

Job Vacancy: This posting is to fill a current vacancy

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics

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