Maintenance Automation Technician: PLC & Robotics

Mitchell Plastics Ltd.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Plastics Ltd. in Canada seeks a Maintenance Automation Technician to support our Kitchener production facility. The role covers maintenance of automation equipment and process control to meet just-in-time production needs on multiple shifts.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams to keep lines running, identify improvements, and participate in change-overs and start-ups as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or commensurate experience in automation & robotics.
• Experience with PLC-based equipment and machine logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair assembly equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of machine guarding and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and repair unsafe conditions.
• Maintain assembly machines following PM schedules and suggest improvements.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintain process uptime through troubleshooting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and communicate opportunities.
• Document issues and repairs in the appropriate systems.
• Support start-up and change-over of production equipment.
• Assist in new equipment commissioning and start-up.

Skills

PLC-based equipment & machine logic

Troubleshooting

Sensors

Reading drawings

Machine guarding & safety

Education

Diploma in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology – Automation & Robotics – or commensurate experience

Tools

OMRON PLCs

Vision cameras/sensors

Job description

Mitchell Plastics Ltd. in Canada seeks a Maintenance Automation Technician to support our Kitchener production facility. The role covers maintenance of automation equipment and process control to meet just-in-time production needs on multiple shifts.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams to keep lines running, identify improvements, and participate in change-overs and start-ups as required.