Rig Setup PA

100604 PM-Ancaster; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition programs

Community engagement

Strong leadership

Innovation hubs

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Ancaster, ON is seeking a Rig Setup Production Associate to optimize manufacturing operations and improve production throughput. You will set up and maintain presses, troubleshoot issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize productivity and quality.

You should have a Mechanical Tech diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years in high-speed manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read blueprints and operate manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary mechanical tech diploma or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating and setting up manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Improve operational throughput through process optimization and monitoring.
• Document process changes, setpoints, programs, and parameters through established control systems.
• Reduce downtime by executing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Identify non-standard operating conditions and communicate them to Production Supervisors for resolution.
• Optimize utilization of tooling, labor, materials, and energy resources.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic presses according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, throughput, and product quality issues.
• Review process sheets, technical documentation, and assembly information to execute job requirements.
• Perform equipment cleaning, TPM activities, and minor repairs to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maximize production output through continuous improvement initiatives and process monitoring.
• Provide training and leadership to Production Associates to ensure production and quality requirements are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

PM/TPM

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Manufacturing systems

Equipment operation

Education

Post-Secondary Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma

Manufacturing Engineering Technician Diploma

Equivalent experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Rig Setup Production Associate at Johnson Electric! Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $28.02 to $39.18 hourly Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Rotating Shifts As our next Rig Setup Production Associate, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing manufacturing operations and improving production throughput. Your expertise in process optimization, press setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement will be critical in maximizing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring high-quality production performance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Improve operational throughput through process optimization and monitoring.
• Document process changes, setpoints, programs, and parameters through established control systems.
• Reduce downtime by executing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Identify non-standard operating conditions and communicate them to Production Supervisors for resolution.
• Optimize utilization of tooling, labor, materials, and energy resources.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic presses according to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, throughput, and product quality issues.
• Review process sheets, technical documentation, and assembly information to execute job requirements.
• Perform equipment cleaning, TPM activities, and minor repairs to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Maximize production output through continuous improvement initiatives and process monitoring.
• Provide training and leadership to Production Associates to ensure production and quality requirements are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Post-Secondary Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma, Manufacturing Engineering Technician Diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating and setting up manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and results orientation.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with coining presses.
• Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting multi-level die sets.
• Familiarity with CNC controls and sequence controls.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In accordance with applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process. Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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