Controls Technician

About the Role

This position is for Midnight Shift. 

Starting rate for this position is $39.38 per hour with an additional Midnight Shift Premium of $2.00 per hour.

The Controls Technician (Class B) will work in conjunction with the maintenance team providing day-to-day troubleshooting, programming, and technical support within the processing departments.

Your Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to complete quality improvements as required.
• Service, maintain, repair, install, and test equipment in accordance to current machine specifications.
• PLC/HMI programming and maintenance to support production.
• Reteach and troubleshoot robotic material handlers and weld cells.
• Ability to create and modify electrical drawings, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams and schematics when required.
• Procure spare components and provide justification for ordered spares.
• Interface with suppliers and contractors on a technical level when required for the purpose of troubleshooting and debug.
• Ensure safety by working in accordance with the Ontario Hydro Electrical Code and CSA-Z432 safety standard.
• Use Fiix to document and track maintenance activities for all equipments and to manage WO History, track progress and repairs.
• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
• Perform PM inspections as required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.

Who we are looking for

• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Technician or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to be receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates willingness to build strong working relationships and contribute to a positive work environment.

Your preferred qualifications

• Knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix 500,5000, Factory Talk View Studio, Allen Bradley Panel Builder32, Omron CX-Programmer, Omron NT-series Support Tool is an asset.

• Demonstrated experience in the following:  PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting, Robot programming and troubleshooting is an asset.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills is an asset.

• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot industrial networks (DeviceNet, EthernetIP) is an asset.

• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot machine safety circuits and applications (ABB Jokab) is an asset.

• Understanding of VFD, DC and Servo Drive systems is an asset.

• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron) is an asset.

• Previous experience and exposure to robotics (ABB, Motoman) is an asset.

• Understanding of Data Tracking and the use of Barcode Scanners or RFID is an asset.

• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification and update drawings as required is an asset.

• Understanding of welding and welding processes is an asset.

• Wiring and panel building experience is an asset.

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Site Benefits

Why Work at Magna?

What we offer our employees:

• Overtime Pay
• Double Time Pay for work on Sundays
• Afternoon Shift and Midnight Shift Premiums
• Competitive Benefits Package (Extended Health Care, Dental & Vision)
• RRSP Matching
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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

Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check and, if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.