Remote Production Technician

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Production Technician to monitor and support manufacturing processes from a distance in Canada. You will oversee automated lines, analyze sensor data, and troubleshoot issues to ensure performance and quality while coordinating with on-site teams via digital tools.

This role emphasizes strong data interpretation, remote collaboration, and continuous improvement, with full remote flexibility and opportunities for training in advanced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a technical field (Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology).
• Experience with manufacturing process monitoring and control systems (PLCs, SCADA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor automated production equipment and processes using SCADA and other monitoring systems.
• Analyze real-time operational data to identify deviations, potential issues, and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to on-site teams for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Maintain detailed logs of operational performance, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards through remote oversight.
• Communicate effectively with production supervisors, engineers, and maintenance staff via digital platforms.

Skills

SCADA

PLC

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Industrial Automation or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and technically adept Remote Production Technician to monitor and support manufacturing processes from a distance. In this unique role, you will remotely oversee automated production lines, analyze data from sensors and control systems, and troubleshoot operational issues to ensure optimal performance and quality. You will collaborate closely with on-site teams via digital communication tools to resolve challenges and implement improvements. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage technology in a manufacturing setting without being physically present on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor automated production equipment and processes using SCADA and other monitoring systems.
• Analyze real-time operational data to identify deviations, potential issues, and opportunities for optimization.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to on-site teams for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Maintain detailed logs of operational performance, issues encountered, and resolutions implemented.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards through remote oversight.
• Communicate effectively with production supervisors, engineers, and maintenance staff via digital platforms.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field (e.g., Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology).
• Experience with manufacturing process monitoring and control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with remote collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and production processes.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for training in advanced manufacturing technologies and remote operations.
• Be at the forefront of innovative remote manufacturing support, contributing from Kimberley or any preferred location.