Automation Specialist

National Molding, LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WHMIS training

Job summary

National Molding, LLC seeks an Automation Specialist to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot automated equipment across the Ontario facility.

You will configure control software, document wiring and instructions, and train teams on new systems while ensuring OSHA-aligned safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Three-year Electro-Mechanical Technology diploma or equivalent.
• Strong PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot automated equipment.
• Configure and program system software; document programming and wiring.
• Coordinate automation project reviews with supervisors and management.
• Provide training for new automation systems and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout procedures

Education

Electro-Mechanical Technology diploma

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

The Automation Specialist is responsible to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot new and existing automated equipment throughout the facility.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Leadership & Training
• IATF16949 ISO14001 standards
• Organizational and people skills
• Verbal and Written Communication
• 8D problem solving and writing 8D reports
• Root-cause analysis
• Mechanical
• Ability to multi-task
• Electrical

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up, maintain, program, trouble shoot and repair all automated equipment
• Coordinate review of all assigned jobs with the Technical Supervisor, ME, and project Management
• Configure and program all system software as required
• Provide paperwork as required to document programming, wiring and work instructions
• Coordinate and provide training for any new automation system
• Be aware of all OSHA requirements that may pertain to assigned projects
• Report/ rectify immediately any safety issues
• Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all automated equipment
• Trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits on various types of equipment
• Perform continuous improvement activities of all automation (i.e. Cycle Time / Down Time)
• Design/build automated fixtures
• Making the deadlines for any automation project staying late working weekends if required
• Ensuring automation is reliable, effective and Safe
• Complete routine paperwork as required

Knowledge & Skill

• Three (3) year diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology
• Good organizational skills
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of lock out procedures
• Ability to drive forklift
• Proficient in P.L.C., Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Low voltage electrical/electronics
• Ability to read blueprints
• Awareness of all safety policies and procedures

Training and Development Opportunities

• WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System