Electromechanical-Robotics Maintenance Technician (Welding) Co-op (January to April 2027)

Electromechanical-Robotics Maintenance Technician (Welding) Co-op (January to April 2027)

Build a career through F&P Mfg., Inc.

About Us:

F&P Mfg., Inc.,is a subsidiary ofFtech Inc, in Japan, a leading Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer located in Tottenham, Ontario. Our core business is automotive component manufacturing and have been stamping, welding, painting and assembling automotive parts for our customers for more than 18 different current models for over 30 years.

We rely on our flexibility and creativity, along with a positive attitude, to constantly challenge our quality commitments through development of new technology and new ideas. So if you are looking for an exciting and rewarding co-op work placement opportunity in a fast paced, highly automated, state-of-the-art automotive parts manufacturing facility then apply today!

Summary:

F&P’s welding department consists of a number of automated production lines that uses mainly GMAW robotic processes as well as some Resistance welding technology. This equipment includes a wide variety of robots such as Panasonic, Tawers, Fanuc material handlers, OTC welding systems as well as Yaskawa Motoman. All equipment is PLC controlled using either Omron or Allen Bradley PLC’s. Welding also includes a variety of highly automated equipment such as vision systems and the use of laser technology, 350 welding robotic systems and over 400 total robots. Together these areas offer maintenance staff the opportunity to work on a wide range of highly automated equipment in a continuous improvement work environment.

Position Overview:

• Read schematic drawings
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
• Operate machine tools such as grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure up-time of automated production equipment, etc

What You Need:

• Currently enrolled in an Electrical, Mechanical or Robotic welding related program
• Have a basic theoretical understanding of the following:
  • Robotics systems (Fanuc, Panasonic…..)
  • Programmable logic controllers (Omron, AB……)
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic and cooling water systems
• Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to read and understand operations standards, blue prints, maintenance and equipment manuals, etc.
• Experienced with all common office software such as (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Project)
• May be required to lift in excess of 40 lbs on occasion

F&P Mfg., Inc. Co-op Tiered Rate Program:

Successful students for F&P Mfg., Inc. Co-op positions will be eligible for our new tiered wage rate program.

Co-op #1 Rate: $23.85 per hour

Co-op #2 Rate: $26.18 per hour

Co-op #3 Rate $30.61 per hour

Upon successful graduation of their program, candidates will be considered for a direct offer of employment at F&P Mfg., Inc., (if applicable).

This program encourages and allows students to continue their subsequent co-op terms with F&P Mfg., Inc. throughout their program of studies to graduation upon receiving a successful and positive evaluation.

Disclosure:

If a student is on their 2 nd or 3 rd co-op of their respective program and have never completed a co-op program at F&P before, they will be placed into our Co-op #1 rate at $23.38 per hour. Other circumstances can be discussed upon hiring.

Hours of Work:

• Bi-weekly Rotating Shifts

Monday to Friday – (2 weeks on days 7:00AM to 3:00PM, 2 weeks on afternoons 3:00PM to 11:00PM)

• Straight Midnight

Sunday to Thursday – (11:00PM to 7:00AM)

This position is being advertised to fill a new vacancy.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Regularly exposed to dust, grease/oil, odors, noise, smoke, etc.

Please note we do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our hiring or recruiting process.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.