Company Description National Molding LLC, founded in 1955, is a global leader in tight-tolerance custom thermoplastic molding and assembly, operating four plants across the United States, Canada, and China. With 421 team members and 240 injection molding machines in 370,000 square feet of combined production space, the company supports both individual components and complex assemblies. National Molding serves diverse markets including automotive, consumer, industrial, life sciences, and tactical, offering advanced technologies such as hetero-cavity molding, high-temperature molding, and clean room capabilities. In-house tooling and a proven tool transfer program help partners protect their supply chain while accelerating tool service, design changes, and maintenance. The company’s vision is to be the leading solutions provider for precision injection-molded and assembled products, focusing on innovation, quality, and the growth of its technical teams.

Purpose and Scope The Automation Specialist is responsible to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot new and existing automated equipment throughout the facility.

Core Competencies

IATF16949 ISO14001 standards

Organizational and people skills

Verbal and Written Communication

8D problem solving and writing 8D reports

Root-cause analysis

Mechanical

Ability to multi-task

Electrical

Key Responsibilities

Set-up, maintain, program, trouble shoot and repair all automated equipment





Coordinate review of all assigned jobs with the Technical Supervisor, ME, and project Management

Configure and program all system software as required

Provide paperwork as required to document programming, wiring and work instructions

Coordinate and provide training for any new automation system

Be aware of all OSHA requirements that may pertain to assigned projects

Report/ rectify immediately any safety issues

Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all automated equipment

Trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits on various types of equipment

Perform continuous improvement activities of all automation (i.e. Cycle Time / Down Time)

Design/build automated fixtures

Making the deadlines for any automation project staying late working weekends if required

Ensuring automation is reliable, effective and Safe

Complete routine paperwork as required

Knowledge & Skill

Three (3) year diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Positive organizational skills

Minimum 5 years maintenance experience or equivalent

Knowledge of lock out procedures

Ability to drive forklift

Proficient in P.L.C., Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Low voltage electrical/electronics

Ability to read blueprints

Awareness of all safety policies and procedures

Training and Development Opportunities

OHSA – Ontario Health & Safety Act requirements

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

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📌 Automation Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 National Molding
📍 Winnipeg