PLC Programmer

Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified and global automotive supplier, a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 16,000 skilled and currently operate in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers.
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people.
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.
• Being positive contributors to our communities.

Martinrea's success is globally shown through its core sustainable culture. Focused on entrepreneurship, lean manufacturing principles, and the Golden Rule philosophy, Martinrea believes in dignity and respect for its people, communities, customers, and investors. Our strength is in our people, embracing a diverse culture, giving employees opportunities to help grow our footprint and expand product offerings and areas of expertise with discipline, dedication and determination

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary

Promote a high-performance safety culture, lead the production of quality parts, and ensure required efficiency targets are achieved by maintaining equipment on a daily basis

Required Education & Experience
• Post Secondary Education- Electro-Mechanical Technician Diploma or Equilavelent.
• Provincial Certification Red Seal 309A or 442A required
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar capacity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of technical controls and strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft office

Essential Functions
• Trouble shoot equipment consisting of weld controllers, robotics and programmable logic controllers
• Design electrical and electronic circuits
• Program PLC's, AC/DC drives and Servo Drives
• Modify robot, PLC programs and machine screen interfaces
• Equipment maintenance
• Change welding consumables as needed
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment components
• Adjust MIG and spot welding schedules on Medar, Lincoln, Miller and Panasonic weld controllers
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and legislation: Environmental Legislation, O. Reg 851 for Industrial Establishments and Occupational Health and Safety Act
Decision Making and Authority:
• Quantities measurables:
o Review and troubleshoot downtime issues.
o Work with Production, Quality to help reduce cycle times.

Work Environment
• 20% office,80% plant floor (PPE required)
• Frequent requirement of handling heavy operation equipment

Physical Demands

• Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
• Ability to be present on the production floor daily
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Must be able to work with push pull forces of up to 50lbs. or less

Health, Safety and Environment:

• Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company rules, plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company.
• All employees are prohibited from walking under a suspended hoist, cranes or forklifts.
• All employees must follow all LOTO procedures
• Comply with all environmental requirements including our recycling program.

Benefits:

• Working in a great inclusive team environment
• Medical, Dental and Extended Health Care insurance coverage
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage
• Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Supplier vehicle discounts
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities

Artificial intelligence may be used during the recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants.