automation technician

Vitrum Glass Group; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the glass manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled mechanical technician to join their team in Airdrie, Alberta. The role involves the installation, maintenance, and supervision of machinery and requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and be familiar with engineering design principles as well as various software tools. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and group insurance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Strong background in machinery and components.
• Ability to prepare and interpret engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain machinery.
• Assist in mechanical installations and construction projects.
• Supervise maintenance programs or operation of mechanical plants.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Programmable logic controller (PLC)

Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
  
  

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Industrial setting
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install machinery
• Repair and maintain machinery
• Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
• Assist in preparing design, drawings and specifications
• Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures
• Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
• Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
• Prepare standards and schedules
• Supervise maintenance programs or operation of mechanical plants
• Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
• Test machines and equipment
• Project management
  
  

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Glass
  
  

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  
  

Area of specialization

• Machinery and components
• Power distribution and transmission lines
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits