Automation Technologist

Gerdau North America; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Technologist to join their team. This role involves troubleshooting electrical malfunctions, performing maintenance on equipment, and programming PLCs. You will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits for you and your dependents, and a matched pension plan. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about automation and engineering. Join a team that empowers you to build the future!

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Paid Overtime

Comprehensive Medical & Dental Benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Corporate Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Matched Pension Plan

Three Weeks of Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Supplied Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Automation or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge in industrial networking like Profibus and Ethernet.
• Proficient in various Automation software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in industrial machinery.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance routines.
• Install and commission new electrical equipment.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Code Writing

Electrical Troubleshooting

Industrial Networking

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Post Secondary Education in Electrical Engineering

Automation or Related Field

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Wonderware

Modicon PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

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• This position operates on a continental rotating schedule*
  
  

Empowering people who build the future.

• This position operates on a continental rotating schedule*
  
  

Are you a persistent person who takes on challenges and digs into details? Do you like writing PLC and HMI code, designing, and troubleshooting automation and electronic systems? Do you like working in a rugged, but exciting environment? The Automation Technologist will be responsible for troubleshooting electrical malfunctions and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment. They will also document and implement changes to PLC programs, electrical schematics, AC/DC drives, HMI’s and various sensors/transducers.

About Gerdau

Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America. Through its vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the Company serves a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes and fabricated steel to its customers throughout the US and Canada.

The Gerdau Whitby Steel Mill has been a part of the local community for over 60 years.

What Gerdau Offers You

• Competitive salary package.
• This position is eligible for paid overtime.
• BENEFITS, for you and your dependents:
• Tiered Benefit Plan (Comprehensive Medical & Dental).
• Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.
• Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.
• Corporate Discounts.
• ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PENSION, we hire to retire you, so let’s plan for that with our Company matched pension plan!
  

Other Great Perks Include

• This position is eligible for three (3) weeks of vacation to start!
• Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular, full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement, subject to case-by-case review.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.
• Recognition programs.
  
  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for analysis of electrical malfunctions or failure of industrial machinery.
• Assists in developing preventive and corrective maintenance routines.
• Reduce / eliminate electrical related production delays and facilitate improvement activities with production and maintenance departments.
• Installs and commissions new electrical equipment and components.
• Directs staff performing routine electrical installation and maintenance duties.
• Plans, directs, and records results of periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment which fails to meet acceptable operating standards.
• Assists in coordinating contractor activities.
• Develops standardized forms, work instructions, procedures, job aids, and tool kits.
• Actively participate in all safety programs to improve departmental well-being.
• Promote safety and environmental consciousness throughout the facility.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
  
  

What YOU HAVE To Offer

• Post secondary education in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or related field.
• 1+ years experience as an Automation or Electrical Engineering Technologist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge in industrial networking (ie. Profibus, Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc).
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Wonderware and various other Automation software.
• Experience with Modicon and Allen Bradley PLC’s is preferred.
• MUST be able to work a rotating schedule.
  
  

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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