Automation / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Position: Automation / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location: East Gwillimbury / Newmarket area

Salary: $30 to $35 per hour plus excellent total compensation package

Job Type: Permanent

Position Type: Open Vacancy

We are looking to hire two Automation / Electro-Mechanical Technicians for a great client in the supply chain/logistics management industry located in the East Gwillimbury / Newmarket area.

Responsibilities

- Perform preventative maintenance and unplanned electrical and mechanical repairs

- Electrically and mechanically maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated equipment

- Perform planned maintenance on automated cranes, conveyors, and specialty equipment

- Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools to perform repairs

- Complete electrical and mechanical root cause analysis, fault finding and diagnosis, as well as recovery and resolution

- Analysis of component failures and single point of failure prevention and recurrences using system information

- Establish and improve inspection methods and component or process improvements through continues improvement program

- Read and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings

- Responsible for system performance monitoring and operational status

- Collaborate with other technicians on mechanical and electrical problems

- Use Computerized Management System for shift cross overs, tracking parts, and completing work orders

- Understand and follow site specific protocols and escalation procedures

- Perform maintenance as per structured maintenance schedule

- Document and complete planned repairs and maintenance activities

- Inspect, repair, and replace electrical and mechanical wear and spare parts inclusive of all set-ups and calibrations

- Perform maintenance related cleaning of equipment and provide support to equipment operators

- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program

- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

- 2-3 year degree or diploma in Electromechanical Engineering technology or equivalent OR Red seal endorsement in Electrical 442A/ 309A / 5th year Industrial Electrician apprentice OR Red Seal endorsement in Industrial Millwright or final year Industrial Millwright apprentice

- Training or certification in PLC programming and troubleshooting

- Minimum 3+ years' experience in an industrial automation environment or manufacturing with both mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting and repair including motors, gearboxes, chains, bearings, shafts, sprockets, gears, belts, etc.

- Experienced and comfortable working with AC voltages up to 480V and controls voltage of 24V

- Familiar and adaptability to the 5S system

- Welding experience considered an asset

- Physically able to lift 25 kg, climb ladders and cranes, work at heights exceeding 30 meters, work in conditions of +5C to -25C, with proper training and personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

- Flexibility in working hours between days, afternoons, and nights (including weekends)

- Excellent computer literacy including MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Highly motivated, proactive, and willingness to take on new challenges and tasks

- Comfortable working in fast paced, deadline driven environment

- Must be meticulous and able to work independently and safely

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