Automation Maintenance Technician

Tigre Géant; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Tiger Wholesale is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician for a fully automated distribution center in Johnstown, Ontario. In this role, you will maintain and optimize advanced robotic systems, offering a starting wage of $22.58/hour with defined career growth and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental care. Your expertise will ensure efficient operation and compliance with safety protocols in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Full medical and dental benefits

20% store discount on clothing, 10% on groceries

24/7 access to onsite gym

Weekly summer barbeques and staff events

Paid overtime over 44 hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems.
• Strong electro-mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and calibrate automated and robotic systems.
• Perform inspections on automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Support continuous operation by troubleshooting and fixing issues.

Skills

Electro-mechanical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Education

Mechanical automation systems training

Job description

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Automation Maintenance Technician

Apply locations Johnstown, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id JR127889

Compensation Grade:

Grade 3 - DC

Job Description:

Automation Maintenance Technician:

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire an Automation Maintenance Technician for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! The Automation Maintenance Technician will repair and calibrate our automated and robotic systems, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and a fleet of automated robotic vehicles. The Automation Maintenance Technician will become the system expert of automation, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical or electronic subsystems. You will also be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the structure.

GTW can offer full medical/dental benefits, a store discount and 24/7 onsite gym access. We are looking for individuals who are searching for long-term career options where job advancement is encouraged! If that is you, you can look forward to a career with milestone rate increases, job growth, and profit sharing at GTW.

Giant Tiger Wholesale - We can offer:

• Starting wage of $22.58/hour!
• Additional $2/hour for hours worked 9:00pm - 6:00am
• Automatic milestone wage increases at 1040 hours, 2080 hours, 4160 hours and annually after that;
• Giant Tiger Store Discount - 20% on clothing, 10% on grocery!
• Full medical and dental benefits available
• 24/7 access to onsite gym; games room and full Micromarket in lunch room with subsidized snacks and meals,
• Weekly summer barbeques and staff events all year;
• Paid overtime over 44 hours;
• Committed Health & Safety Culture from day one!

Automation Maintenance Technician Highlights:

• Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA and GT’s processes and procedures are met daily.
• Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts.
• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
• Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components.
• Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment.
• Effective communication of problems impacting production and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
• Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed.
• Monitor andutilizecommon radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in theroboticstorage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
• Perform Cell Operator functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Automation Maintenance Technician Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems or educational/training equivalent.
• Strong electro-mechanical skills.
• Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
• Ability to work independently of supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
• Posses a high sense of urgency.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and change course based on immediate business needs.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and ability to follow electro-mechanical diagrams.
• Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
• Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Automation Maintenance Technician Environment:

• You willbe requiredto wear proper PPE when appropriate (hard hat, cut resistant gloves and sleeves, steel toe boots, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness )).
• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure. You may be required to routinely walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation structure.
• You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
• You will be routinely required to work at heights of up to 55 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches, where you may need to be able to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Job Schedule :

• Rotating 12 hour shifts:

Sample shift schedule:

• Week 1 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 3 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 4 – 6:30am to 7:00pm – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 5 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 6 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 7 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 8 – 6:30pm to 7:00am – Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

*CLOSE DATE: This job will close to internal applications on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm*

All internal candidates must submit a resume with their application in order to be considered.

Job Requisition:

JR127889

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

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During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.

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