Controls Technician

Amsted Automotive (Transform Automotive Canada Ltd.), London, Ontario, is seeking a Controls Technician responsible for ensuring that all equipment controls; Programmable Logic Controller, Human Machine Interface, Servo Drives, Industrial computers, and all related software, hardware, communications methods and proto-calls are in proper working order, kept up to date and backed-up to the main server and laptops.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Adapt and promote lean manufacturing principals
• Active participant in the Elimination of Waste Team meetings
• Support the Company’s Goals and Objectives
• Development of engineered solutions to repetitive equipment failures and other maintenance problems: implementing ways of reducing the need for maintenance repairs and ultimately eliminating the occurrence of failures.  Repetitive failures are identified, and the Preventive/Predictive Maintenance is refined by dynamic and relevant:

• • Review of predictive and other inspections
  • Analysis of equipment histories, maintenance cost reports, and failure reports
  • Review of service and inspection records
  • Analysis of work order data
• Perform departmental and project related duties within system guidelines as defined by procedures and other company documentation.
• Complete service calls and work orders as defined by system documentation.
• Complete machine programming, and integration of machine logic, and operator interface.
• Work with TPM on obsolete controls systems as required.
• Other duties as required by the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• High school diploma or GED
• Some college and/or technical trade manufacturing education is preferred
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in plant maintenance with a strong background in controls and related software
• Ability to guide efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, and safety systems.
• Exceptional computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and specialized controls software
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with ability to apply the principals of root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with the workforce, its suppliers and customers

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• DPSP, RRSP
• Paid Vacation & Floater holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Training and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Day
• Discount Programs
• Bonus Plan

WHAT ELSE YOU’LL NEED TO KNOW

• Work may require extended periods of sitting, standing, lifting, bending, stooping, and performing repetitive motion tasks
• Excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances infrequently
• Wears personal protective equipment as prescribed
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with continuous exposure to noise
• Must be able to work necessary overtime if required.