Machine Group Specialist - Controls
- Palmerston, ON, Canada
Wage range - $28.12 ~ $43.26 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Wage range - $28.12 ~ $43.26 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 5 years of experience in a similar role required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
General Job Description
This role is responsible for the programming, integration, and support of industrial automation systems, including robotics, PLC’s, HMI’s and low-voltage control systems within a plastic injection molding environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing setting, and take a proactive, hands-on approach to troubleshooting and resolving both production and project-related challenges efficiently and professionally.
Compensation And Benefits
- Wage range - $28.12 ~ $43.26 per hour
- Paid overtime after 40/hours per week
- Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
- Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
- Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
- Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs
- Program and integrate industrial robots, including Fanuc and Motoman for both new and existing equipment.
- Develop and troubleshoot PLC and HMI applications using platforms such as Beckhoff, Omron, and Allen-Bradley.
- Configure and support vision systems, including Keyence, Cognex, and Fanuc.
- Create and revise electrical schematics using AutoCAD & EPlan.
- Assemble and wire low-voltage control panels in accordance with electrical design standards.
- Integrate robotic & automation equipment, focusing on seamless functionality and system reliability.
- Set up and maintain industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain automated machinery, including robotic systems, assembly lines, packaging equipment, conveyors, and vision inspection systems.
- Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Assist injection molding specialists during new product launches and equipment upgrades.
- Interpret and apply information from electrical schematics and technical documentation
- Robotics and Automation diploma, Technologist diploma in Electrical engineering, Industrial Electrician license, Electronics Technician Certificate or equivalent training and experience.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 5 years of experience in a similar role required. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Report any unsafe activities within the company to the machine group supervisor.
- Responsible to schedule and supervise third party contractors during installation projects.
- English and able to communicate well with others.
- Ability to communicate with skilled trades at all levels of experience and management
- Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is
- Regularly required to stand, walk and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel and reach with arms and hands.
- Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Required to be able to lift or move up to 60lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Duties
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Frequently exposed to moving or mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, electrical shock and vibrations.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs and project deadlines.
Nature of vacancy: New position
More about this job
Responsibilities
Program, integrate, and support industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and low-voltage controls in a plastic injection molding environment. Maintain and troubleshoot automated equipment and networks, prepare electrical schematics, and provide technical support while coordinating contractors on installation projects.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience in a similar role and a relevant robotics, automation, electrical engineering, industrial electrician, or electronics qualification or equivalent training and experience. Candidates must communicate effectively with skilled trades and management, exercise sound judgment, and be able to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting up to 60 pounds.
Skills
- Industrial Robot Programming
- Robotics Integration
- PLC Programming
- HMI Development
- Troubleshooting
- Vision Systems
- Electrical Schematics
- Control Panel Wiring
- Industrial Communication Networks
- Automated Machinery Maintenance
- Technical Documentation
- Contractor Supervision
- Communication
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Float Days
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Paramedical Coverage
- Provided Uniforms
- Yearly Uniform Allowance
- Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Cash Recognition Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Trades
- Technology
Keywords
- Fanuc
- Motoman
- Beckhoff
- Omron
- Allen-Bradley
- Keyence
- Cognex
- AutoCAD
- EPlan
- PLC
- HMI
- Industrial Robotics
- Vision Systems
- Low-Voltage Control Systems
- Electrical Schematics
- Control Panels
- Ethernet/IP
- EtherCAT
- PROFINET
- Plastic Injection Molding
- Automated Machinery
- Assembly Lines
- Packaging Equipment
- Conveyors
- Vision Inspection Systems
- Equipment Upgrades
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Electrician
- Robotics and Automation