Weld Technician

F&P Mfg., Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive parts manufacturing is seeking a skilled technician to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automated equipment in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting advanced robotic systems and PLC-controlled machinery, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join a company that values creativity and flexibility, and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of automotive manufacturing.

Benefits

Company incentive bonus

Competitive salary and wage progression

Shift premiums

Company sponsored pension plan

Immediate coverage of benefit plan

Uniforms and laundry service

Safety shoes allowance

Education refund program

Referral Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair defective parts of machinery.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Robotics

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Robotic systems

Job description

F&P Mfg., Inc.,is a subsidiary ofFtech Inc, in Japan, a leading Tier 1 Automotive Parts Manufacturer located in Tottenham, Ontario. Our core business is automotive component manufacturing and have been stamping, welding, painting and assembling automotive parts for our customers for more than 18 different current models for over 30 years.

We rely on our flexibility and creativity, along with a positive attitude, to constantly challenge our quality commitments through development of new technology and new ideas. So if you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in a fast paced, highly automated, state-of-the-art automotive parts manufacturing facility then apply today!

• Company incentive bonus
• Competitive salary and wage progression
• Shift premiums for afternoon and midnight shift
• Immediate participation in company sponsored pension plan
• Immediate coverage of company benefit plan (no waiting period, coverage starts on date of hire!)
• Company paid pension plan worth 5% of base salary
• Provided uniforms and laundry service
• Safety shoes allowance every calendar year
• Education refund program
• Referral Program
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Participation in internal job posting process for future opportunities at F&P
• Wellness Program
• Participation in TIPS (Total Improvement Proposal System) program
• Employee & Family discounts
• On-site cafeteria

*NEW WAGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025: $32.80-$36.30 per hour + shift premiums + bonuses

Shifts Available:

• Bi-weekly Rotating Shifts

Monday to Friday – (2 weeks on days – 7:00AM to 3:00PM, 2 weeks on afternoons – 3:00PM to 11:00PM)

• Straight Midnights

Sunday to Thursday (11:00PM to 7:00AM)

Hours of Work:

• Bi-weekly Rotating Shift

Monday to Friday – (7:00AM to 3:00PM, 3:00PM to 11:00PM)

• Straight Midnights

Sunday to Thursday – (11:00PM to 7:00AM)

Department Summary:

F&P’s welding department consists of a number of automated production lines that uses mainly GMAW robotic processes as well as some Resistance welding technology. This equipment includes a wide variety of robots such as Panasonic, Tawers, Fanuc material handlers, OTC welding systems as well as Yaskawa Motoman. All equipment is PLC controlled using either Omron or Allen Bradley PLC’s. Welding also includes a variety of highly automated equipment such as vision systems and the use of laser technology, 350 welding robotic systems and over 400 total robots. Together these areas offer maintenance staff the opportunity to work on a wide range of highly automated equipment in a continuous improvement work environment.

Job Overview:

• Perform highly diversified duties to repair and maintain automated production equipment
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective parts, test and make adjustments to automated production equipment
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Use of programmable logic control systems (PLC’s) to program and troubleshoot automated equipment
• Use of robotic systems to program and troubleshoot
• Other duties as assigned to ensure up-time of automated production equipment, etc

What You Need:

• Post-secondary education in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in troubleshooting and equipment maintenance of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and robotics problems on automated equipment
• · Regularly required to lift up to 30lbs
• Able to read and understand operation standards, blue prints, maintenance and equipment manuals, etc
• PLC programming required
• May be exposed to dust, odors, noise, smoke, etc.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and diploma/transcript via email [e-mail]

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

For more information about our company, visit our website at www.fandpmfg.com