Automation Technician

AWS/CES is looking for an Automation Technician for our healthcare and PPE manufacturing client.

• Location: London, ON
• Schedule: Day shift
• Pay rate: up to $44/hr

The Automation Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime, process reliability, and compliance with ISO 13485 and GMP standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Controls

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial control systems.
• Support and modify Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 and Omron Sysmac automation platforms.
• Diagnose and repair sensors, actuators, instrumentation, temperature and pressure transmitters, and process control devices.
• Calibrate instrumentation including temperature, flow, level, pH, and conductivity systems.
• Maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus .

Production Equipment Support

• Support automated dipping lines, curing ovens, former chain systems, chemical dosing equipment, and nitrile processing systems.
• Maintain automated stripping, counting, stacking, packaging, conveyors, robotics, and case packing equipment.
• Troubleshoot vision inspection systems used for quality control and pinhole detection.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation equipment and instrumentation.
• Analyze downtime trends and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and equipment failure investigations.
• Recommend automation upgrades and process improvements to increase production efficiency and equipment uptime.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform all work in accordance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code and plant safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 , Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) , and regulated medical device manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, troubleshooting records, and equipment modifications.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and production line start-ups.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation reliability, temperature consistency, line speed, and product quality.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or Certificate in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation , or 447A Instrumentation and Control Technician certification.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7
• Omron Sysmac
• PLCs
• HMIs
• VFDs
• Servo systems
• Industrial instrumentation
• Experience with process control systems including temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and chemical dosing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on increasing uptime, equipment reliability, safety, and production efficiency.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to:

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