Afternoon Automation Technician: Robotic & PLC Maintenance

SBS Drivetec Inc | Burger Group; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

3 weeks vacation

$200 annual shoe allowance

Company events

Job summary

SBS Drivetec Inc in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an Automation Technician to support installation, maintenance, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems on the afternoon shift (2:00pm–10:00pm). You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, assist with automation projects, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

First weeks of training will run 8:00am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Process/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of direct experience with automation equipment optimization and operation.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems/equipment, PLCs/HMI, and robotics controls.

Responsibilities

• Daily troubleshooting on Automated Assembly Line.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on Assembly Line.
• Control and maintain spare parts management including change management.
• Manage setup/changeover process on automation equipment.
• Perform ongoing corrective actions for failed parts.
• Periodically run production equipment for prototyping purposes.
• Install improved tooling or equipment to existing automation equipment.
• Conceptualize and build racks, shelving, storage structures, guarding.
• Perform pickups and/or deliveries at local shops.
• Review machine data on a daily basis.
• Define resulting actions with Production, Automation and Quality departments.
• Comply with OH&S policies and wear required PPE.

Skills

Automation systems/equipment

PLCs/HMI

Robotics controls

MS Office

English communication

Lock Out Tag Out

5S knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Process/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Programming software

Job description

SBS Drivetec Inc in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking an Automation Technician to support installation, maintenance, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems on the afternoon shift (2:00pm–10:00pm). You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, assist with automation projects, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

First weeks of training will run 8:00am–4:30pm.