Senior Automation Technician

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Diversity and culture

Job summary

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is seeking an experienced Automation & Controls professional to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems across the manufacturing floor. You will support PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, drives, and instrumentation to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.

The role requires hands-on PLC and robotics experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in industrial automation or controls maintenance.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley/Siemens.
• Experience with HMIs, VFDs, robotics, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic.
• Experience with CMMS and SAP for work orders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated systems (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems).
• Assist with programming updates on PLCs/HMIs.
• Monitor system performance and improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Develop standard work and visual controls for common automation faults.
• Coach operations teams in fault recognition and safe recovery.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI programming

Robotics maintenance

Industrial networks

Electrical diagnostics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

442A License

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ethernet/IP/Profibus/Modbus

CMMS SAP

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!

Job Overview

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems and controls used in the manufacturing process. This role ensures production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably by supporting PLCs, robotics, HMIs, sensors, drives, and instrumentation

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Controls
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial networks.
• Assist with programming updates or modifications on PLCs and HMIs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or equivalent).
• Perform diagnostics on sensors, actuators, I/O modules, and control circuits.
• Monitor system performance and adjust controls to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities related to automation and electrical systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring equipment issues and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and work orders are completed in the CMMS and/or SAP.
• Support IL6S Autonomous Maintenance activities by developing One Point Lessons, Standard work and visual controls for common automation faults, resets, and condition checks
• Coach and support operations teams in basic automation fault recognition, safe recovery conditions and escalation triggers and reduce minor stops and repeat breakdowns.
• Assist in equipment installations, commissioning, and upgrades involving automation.
• Support engineering projects by wiring panels, installing instrumentation, and configuring devices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, and cost reduction.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with CSA, and relevant industrial electrical codes.
• Maintain proper documentation of electrical drawings, software backups, and system changes.
• Follow management of change (MOC) procedures of all automation, controls, and electrical system modifications to ensure risk are assessed , approved, documented and communicated prior of implementation
• Ensure all software revisions, hardware changes and configuration updates are properly tested backed up and reflected in electrical drawings and systems documentation.

Recipe For Success

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), HMIs, VFDs, Robot, servo motors, and instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profibus, DeviceNet, or Modbus
• 442A Industrial and Maintenance Electrical License (fully licensed).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Familiarity with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa).
• Experience with CMMS and SAP systems for work order management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Prior working experience in a manufacturing environment an asset
• Possesses and commits to a high level of personal and ethical responsibility.

What We Can Offer

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication, and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!

Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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