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Automation Technician (PLC Programming & Industrial...

$44 per hour

Remote People

London, ON

Full-Time | Permanent

$44.00/hr (Increasing to $45.00+/hr) + Shift Premiums + Comprehensive Benefits

Own the Automation. Solve the Problems. Drive Reliability.

We're partnering confidentially with a global manufacturer seeking an experienced Automation Technician to support a highly automated, continuous manufacturing operation in London, Ontario.

This is not a reactive maintenance position.

We're looking for someone who can independently diagnose automation issues, modify PLC programs, support commissioning activities, and lead root cause investigations with minimal supervision. If you're the person everyone calls when production goes down, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

You'll play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, improving automation systems, and supporting a world-class manufacturing operation where safety, quality, and uptime are everything.

Why Join?

  • Join a growing global manufacturer investing heavily in automation

  • Newly created role supporting plant expansion and operational growth

  • Modern, highly automated manufacturing environment

  • Competitive hourly compensation with scheduled wage increase

  • Shift premiums where applicable

  • Company retirement savings program

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

  • Professional development and technical training

  • Stable, long-term career opportunity with advancement potential

What You'll Be Doing

Automation & Controls

  • Independently troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and industrial control systems

  • Modify PLC programs and support automation system improvements

  • Diagnose electrical and control system faults across automated production equipment

  • Troubleshoot instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, and conductivity devices

  • Support industrial communication networks and control architecture

Commissioning & Equipment Reliability

  • Support equipment installation, commissioning, and production start-ups

  • Validate automation systems following equipment modifications

  • Optimize machine performance and improve production reliability

  • Reduce downtime through proactive troubleshooting and technical improvements

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead technical troubleshooting using structured root cause analysis

  • Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions

  • Recommend automation upgrades that improve safety, quality, and production efficiency

  • Partner with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality on continuous improvement initiatives

Safety & Compliance

  • Perform all work in accordance with electrical safety standards and plant procedures

  • Maintain detailed documentation of troubleshooting activities, PLC modifications, and corrective actions

  • Participate in preventive maintenance, audits, and equipment reliability initiatives

  • Support a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Required

  • Diploma or certification in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on industrial automation experience in a continuous manufacturing environment

  • Proven experience independently programming, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC-controlled automation systems

  • Strong troubleshooting experience with HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and industrial controls

  • Experience supporting equipment commissioning, start-ups, and automation improvements

  • Demonstrated ability to perform advanced root cause analysis and resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision

  • Ability to read electrical schematics, control drawings, and P&IDs

  • Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

  • Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7

  • Omron Sysmac

  • Siemens TIA Portal

  • Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs

  • Continuous process manufacturing

  • Medical Device

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Food & Beverage

  • Chemical Processing

  • Packaging Automation

  • Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience

Who Will Thrive Here?

You'll succeed if you:

  • Enjoy solving difficult automation problems

  • Take ownership instead of waiting for direction

  • Think systematically and focus on identifying root causes—not just replacing parts

  • Thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where uptime matters

  • Enjoy collaborating with Engineering while remaining technically independent

  • Take pride in improving automation systems and equipment performance

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Automation Technician who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and wants to play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more.

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