Automation Technician

Role Summary

The Automation Technician is responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all automation equipment including, robotics and controls programming. 

PAY RATE: $45.87/HR (after probationary period)

Magna offers excellent Medical and Dental Benefits, after one month.  Profit Sharing and Life insurance is available to all full-time employees along with a proactive wellness program, including a gym on-site.  Join our team and thrive in a culture of respect, innovation and opportunity. Perfect if you’re looking for a new challenge in an automotive company that has always been successful & values people, join us.   

Key Responsibilities

-    PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting 
-    Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
-    Repair of equipment
-    Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics
-    Assist in setting up, maintaining programming, electrical components and schematic standards
-    Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware

A Division of Magna, Polycon Industries is a World Class supplier of automotive parts.  Polycon moulds, paints, assembles and sequences automotive products to OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturers).       

Key Qualifications/Requirements

-    Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (3 year Robot and Automation Program) and/or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A) or applicable substitute
-    Experience with automated equipment required
-    Experience with automated mould, production and process equipment preferred
-    Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
-    Strong Knowledge of Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman)
-    Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FTV, View, RSView32)
-    Strong knowledge of various networks (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus2, RS232)
-    Ability to interpret and design electrical schematics
 

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.