Automation Specialist

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is hiring an Automation Specialist to troubleshoot, service, and maintain automated controls across the facility, including ASRS and robotic systems. You will support PLC/HMI systems and contribute to predictive maintenance while ensuring documentation and backups are current.

The role requires a diploma in automation or related field, and may include Allen-Bradley certifications. A flexible schedule is required to support evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or diploma-equivalent in automation/industrial electronics.
• All required technical knowledge to troubleshoot PLC/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support for distributed process control and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot HMI, PLC, Remote I/O, VFD, and network issues.
• Update documentation and backups for control systems.
• Liaise with engineering for equipment modifications.
• Train plant maintenance on controls.

Skills

Flexible work schedule

PLC/SCADA experience

Automation troubleshooting

AutoCAD familiarity

Education

Diploma in Industrial Automation

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Technician or Industrial Electrician

Tools

Allen-Bradley certificates

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

The Automation Specialist position at Heritage will be responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the entire facility - including production and facility support equipment. The Automation Specialist position at Heritage will be responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining automated industrial controls and equipment across the entire facility - including production and facility support equipment.

Reason for vacancy: Existing headcount

Compensation: $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Primary Support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems as well as ASRS conveyor control and industrial robotic control systems;
• Effectively troubleshoot any HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related and communication network issues within the facility;
• Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, BAS systems;
• Maintain plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot related control systems;
• Maintain asset center repository to ensure all backups are synchronized;
• Maintain all equipment related and computer integration software to ensure all revisions are current;
• Provide controls support and training for plant maintenance team;
• Provide support for all departments when launching new programs;
• Liaison with engineering department on all equipment modifications;
• Design electrical schematics in AutoCAD format for any equipment changes;
• Demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management;

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma in Industrial Automation, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Technicians or Industrial Electricians
• Allen-Bradley certificate(s) would be an asset
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.