PLC & PROCESS TECHNICIAN

AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS MANAGER

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

Design and development of PLC and HMI programs and the start up, commission and improvement of production equipment

SCOPE:

- Works independently and interdependently within various interdepartmental teams

RESPONSIBILITIES/EFFORTS

- Supports continuous improvement projects by analyzing root causes and implement solutions to improve efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability.
- Complete improvements for error proofing and design function for all recent and existing equipment as required
- Programming, commissioning, and testing of Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron PLC and HMI programs, which may include associated manufacturing equipment such as motion control, vision, RFID, scanners/readers, measurement, and instrumentation equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining, developing, and following company’s control standards, templates, and programming libraries.
- Troubleshooting/diagnosing of Process issues and perform root cause analysis
- Perform daily checks as required on all equipment as instructed
- Assist operators in the day-to-day functions of the machines
- Ensuring Operator settings are correct and working when a machine stops or fails
- Work closely with the shift Supervisor to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability.




- Performs all duties as assigned in accordance with and adherence to the IATF/TS 16949 Quality System Standard
- Follows Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions as outlined in the Quality Systems Manual and Employee Handbook
- Performs all job functions in a safe and healthful manner, abiding by all health, safety, 5S and housekeeping guidelines and rules;
- Reports all unsafe & unhealthy conditions to Management or a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee
- Performs other tasks as required

1. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/ PREREQUISITES

- Post-secondary education in related field (Mechanical Engineering, skilled trade, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in working as a PLC Programmer/Process Technician role in a similar Assembly/Robotic/Welding environment
- Proficient knowledge of PLC programming (i.e. ABB)

1. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE

- Understanding of machinery safety, programming of safety devices with safety PLC
- Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations
- Strong ability to work with hand tools to adjust dies and sensors
- Excellent grasp on how HMI and buttons and sensor can affect the cell
- Knowledge of machine guarding and safety devices
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and devices an asset
- Experience with stamping presses an asset
- Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques

📌 PLC Automation Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 North American Metals of Canada Ltd - Operating as Eurospec
📍 Ottawa