Machine Group Specialist - Mechanical

TG Minto Corporation is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a world‑class automotive supplier with 67 group companies in 17 countries. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection‑molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Together we are committed to providing high‑quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

General Job Description

This role is responsible for leading the design, installation, and implementation of automated equipment and systems within the facility. This role combines mechanical design expertise with project management responsibilities, ensuring that all automation projects are executed efficiently, safely, and within budget. The successful candidate will support cross‑functional teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the company’s continuous improvement in automation and operational performance.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting wages of $28.12/hr
• Paid overtime after 40/hours per week
• Shift premiums ranging from +$0.40 to +$0.65 (Afternoon Shift) & +$1.00 (Night Shift)

We Offer a Very Extensive Benefit Program

• Company paid time off: Up to 10 days + 5 float days to start, 15 days + 5 float days (1st full year)
• Benefits start from day 1 – 90% medical, 80% dental, variety of paramedical coverage ($500/service)
• Uniforms are provided + yearly allowance + yearly safety boot allowance
• Employee assistance program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee appreciation events and celebrations throughout the year and $cash recognition programs

Abilities, Duties and Responsibilities

• Project lead for purchasing and installation of automated equipment.
• Mechanical design of automated equipment using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.
• Responsible for all mechanical and electrical inspection documentation on new equipment.
• Maintain a documented weekly summary of completed work.
• Plan and maintain an overtime schedule for upcoming and uncompleted projects. This schedule will be reviewed and approved by management.
• Maintain a monthly work schedule of upcoming and uncompleted projects that will be shared with all departments.
• Provide technical advice & assistance to maintenance personnel, contractors, etc.
• Assist in developing procedures and standards to control various project issues.
• Cost analysis and maintaining project budget.
• Project scheduling.
• Negotiating project costs that may include equipment, materials and labour rates.
• Develop control strategies to increase plant automation.
• Prepare spare part recommendation lists for new equipment installs.
• Present factory automated solutions to management.
• Work in a safe manner and maintain 5S.

Education and Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering diploma/degree. Robotics and automation diploma or equivalent training and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Five years of experience in a similar role. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Report any unsafe activities within the company to the machine group supervisor.
• Responsible for scheduling and supervise third‑party contractors during installation projects.

Language Skills

• English and able to communicate well with others.
• Ability to communicate with skilled trades at all levels of experience and management.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands.
• Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Required to be able to lift or move up to 60 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, electrical shock and vibrations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs and project deadlines.

Nature of vacancy: New position