Automation Technician

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Looking for an opportunity to learn and grow within Purolator? This is your opportunity to help us deliver on our customers’ promises.

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. If you have questions, please feel free to ask during your interview

Description

The Automation Technician maintains, diagnoses, and repairs issues with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure they are operational and meet safety standards.

40 hours per week : Sun : 3 : 30am to 12 : 00PM, Monday to Thursday : 7 : 30am to 4 : 00PM,

Responsibilities

• Planning work processes
• Performing planned / unplanned maintenance duties on automated sorting equipment, like Shoe Sorter System
• Proficiency in low and high voltage systems, including troubleshooting and installation.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles, conduit, circuitry, power, and distribution
• Knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines such as Canadian Electrical Code
• Following blueprints or engineering specifications for installation and repair
• Troubleshooting and programming automated equipment, mostly PLC based.
• Performing diagnosis and repairs on automation PCs, Servers, PLCs and associated components, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), ProfiBus and other related electronic hardware components.
• Understand the overall control structure, liaison with and support vendors in remote trouble sessions.
• Supporting other mechanical and electrical trades people, as well as operation team.

Experience

• Requires three years of college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and related practical experience.
• Required & must hold an Electrician Redseal Ticket .
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ hands-on experience in troubleshooting and programming of automated equipment / system.
• Motor control and PLC program training are required; Rockwell automation certification is considered as an asset.
• Fundamental knowledge of computer system and servers. In depth understanding of electronic components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proven diagnostic skills to systematically identify and resolve technical problems.
• Hands on experience of Variable frequency drives and programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must possess personal tools as identified by company.

Education

Diploma in Engineering Technology or completion of course equivalency in automation programs from a recognized educational institution

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

POSTING DETAILS

Location : 541 - Richmond

Working Conditions : Warehouse Environment

Posting Number : 63965

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We recognize that our employees and their families are key stakeholders. We will only be successful as a business if we provide our employees with a safe and healthy workplace and if we have the right people in the right roles with the support they need to succeed.

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At Purolator, every day is an opportunity for our employees to connect with one another and with our customers to help make a positive impact in the communities where we live, work and play.