About the job PLC Programmer / Automation Controls Specialist
Food & Beverage Process Automation
Location: Greater Toronto Area
Work Environment: Home-Based & Customer Sites
Compensation: $90,000–$115,000 + Benefits

The Company
Kellow Recruiting is partnering with a Canadian leader in process engineering and industrial automation .

Since the 1990s, this company has built an outstanding reputation helping some of Canada's most recognized food, beverage, and dairy manufacturers improve and automate their production processes.

Today, they have a strong technical team of:

Process Designers

Electrical Specialists

Automation Experts

Their strength lies in supporting the entire automation lifecycle :

Consultation Process Design 2D & 3D Modelling Mechanical & Electrical Engineering PLC & HMI Programming Systems Integration Commissioning Optimization

They don't simply provide engineering resources or deliver a design and walk away. They work alongside customers to design, build, integrate, and optimize production systems that perform reliably in active manufacturing environments.

Where You Fit
Every project begins with understanding the customer's production process.

The design team develops the process flow, equipment layout, and physical system . You'll then interpret that design and develop the controls that tell the equipment what to do.

From PLC and HMI programming through integration, commissioning, and optimization, you'll help transform a process design into a fully functioning automated production system.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position . You'll work primarily at manufacturing sites across the GTA, collaborating with customers, process designers, electricians, engineers, and project team members while representing the company professionally.

How You'll Make It Work
Program the System
Develop,



modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated processing and production equipment.

Bring Everything Together
Integrate PLC controls with:

Drives

Motors

Valves

Sensors

Relays

Instrumentation

Interpret process designs, electrical drawings, and operating requirements while supporting:

Testing

Startup

System optimization

Partner With the Customer
Work directly with:

Operators

Maintenance teams

Customer representatives

You'll help diagnose problems, implement solutions, and improve system performance.

Own the Outcome
Work independently, document changes, manage priorities, and see assignments through to successful operation.

What We Need From You
Experience

5+ years of hands-on experience in:

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Controls

Commissioning

Systems integration

Technical Proficiency
Strong experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs , along with practical knowledge of:

Electrical controls

VFDs

Motors

Relays

Sensors

Valves

Instrumentation

The Right Mindset
We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable:

Working independently

Taking ownership

Solving technical problems

Managing priorities

Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues

Additional Requirements
Experience in any of the following industries is a strong asset:

Food

Beverage





Pharmaceutical

Packaging

Process manufacturing

You'll also need:

A valid driver's licence

Reliable transportation

Flexibility to travel to customer sites throughout the GTA

Flexibility to work variable hours during critical commissioning and startup periods

What You Get Out of This
This is an opportunity to expand your expertise beyond programming alone .

You'll participate in the complete automation lifecycle and gain exposure to how:

Process Design + Electrical Controls + Mechanical Systems + Programming + Integration + Commissioning

come together to create functioning production systems.

You'll learn from an established team of experienced technical professionals, contribute to sophisticated automation projects, and work inside the facilities of some of Canada's largest and most respected food and beverage manufacturers.

For someone with approximately 5–10 years of experience who wants greater exposure, stronger technical depth, and the prospect to become a trusted automation specialist, this represents a meaningful next step.

What You Get

$90,000–$115,000 salary , based on experience

Exposure to complex and meaningful automation projects

Direct access to experienced process, electrical, mechanical, and automation professionals

Established company with a lean, family-oriented culture

Team environment where people work hard, support one another, and take pride in delivering exceptional results

The Opportunity
If you're an experienced PLC Programmer, Controls Specialist, Automation Technologist, or Automation Engineer who wants to broaden your expertise and see your work operate in a live production environment, this could be an excellent next step.

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📌 PLC Programmer / Automation Controls Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Kellow Recruiting
📍 Ontario