Automation Technician (Day Shift)

TG Minto Corporation we continually strive to improve, change and challenge. Valuing the hard work of our Skilled Trades Team, and recognizing the importance of the role they play in supporting our plant. TG Minto is a proud division of Toyoda Gosei, a world-class automotive supplier. With locations in Palmerston and Stratford Ontario, we are a Tier1 supplier of injection molded interior/exterior parts & assemblies to Toyota and Honda. Supplying vital parts for some of the most demanded vehicles out there. Together we are committed to providing high quality products with a heavy focus on safety, respect and success for our Team Members.

Overview

Working as an Automation Technician you will be reporting to our Maintenance Team, a group of Skilled Trade professionals. You will play a vital role in supporting production within our Just-In-Time lean manufacturing environment. We are looking for hands-on problem solvers who are safety oriented - believe in teamwork and continuous improvement. Here at TG Minto we want you to grow and help us think bigger!

You will be working to maintain our current operating systems and improve our recovery times. Your contribution is valuable and we want to hear your innovative ideas to help pave the way to future success. The opportunities here at TG Minto are endless and can lead to an exciting and dynamic career in the automotive industry.

What we offer

We want you to feel empowered to do your best work and we want to offer a benefits package that will lead you to success both here and at home. We offer competitive wages, along with Health and Dental Benefits. We also offer vacation days and floating holidays so you can be free to take some time for yourself and what matters to you. Along with that, we want you to feel good about your future – which is why TG is happy to offer RRSP with 3% matching after successful completion of your probationary period.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation ranging from $28.08 - $39.52 based on experience.
• Shift Premiums ranging from +$0.40 to +$0.65 (Afternoon Shift) & +$1.00 (Night Shift)
• RRSP Contributions with 3% matching
• All Tools and Equipment required are Company Provided
• Straight Shift (no rotation)
• Attendance Bonuses

We offer a very extensive benefit program:

• 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 Uniform Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year
• $Cash Recognition Programs such as Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime after 40/hours Per Week

Responsibilities:

By working in a Just-In-Time Environment – our Team must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing work priorities, while understating and maintaining a safe work environment. It is vital that we demonstrate respect for Team Members on all levels and working as a cross-functional team have open lines of communication.

• Maintaining backup information of SCADA, PLCs and Robots
• Maintain a documented weekly summary of completed work.
• Integration work for new equipment
• Troubleshooting new and used control strategies.
• Perform small amounts of control wiring on in-house equipment
• Report any manpower and disciplinary actions to the department’s supervisor.
• Provide technical advice & assistance to maintenance personnel, contractors etc.
• Assist in developing procedures and standard maintenance practices
• Paint & Injection Robot integration using Fanuc, Kawasaki, Motoman and Star.
• Setup and maintain Ethernet and I/O networks.
• Electrical design for in-house projects.
• Work within a Just-in-Time Environment with a sense of urgency to maintain the plants equipment and continually improve our current processes while preventing downtime enabling production to meet targets
• Support the paint & injection specialists during new and upgrade installations.
• Work in a safe manner and maintain 5S.
• Attends daily Start of Shift and End of Shift meetings for proper handover of shifts.
• Follow ALL policies and procedures, including all policies and procedures set out by Health and Safety.
• Conduct other duties as business needs require
• You will be required to work Overtime

Qualifications

We are looking for Team Members who are dedicated to learning and continuous improvement. TG Minto values hard work, skills building and embraces new ideas, all while working as a cohesive unit. We also want to give you the opportunity to grow and gain knowledge while building a career here – that is why we offer on-the-job training and are committed to helping you develop your skills further.

• 3 Years relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications (minimum trade or possible Associate Diploma in the Robotics and Automation field)
• Experience with SCADA and PLC Programming is essential
• Be able to fluently read and write 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
• Must be willing to work Overtime when needed