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:



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+ 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 p...