Controls Technician - PLC Programmer

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls & Automation Technician to oversee the programming, maintenance, and optimization of complex automated production systems. This role is central to driving operational efficiency, maximizing uptime, and ensuring superior product quality through the strategic use of advanced technology.

Location: St Thomas
Position: Controls Technician/ PLC Programmer
Shift Schedule: Rotating 2-week schedule (Days, Afternoons, Midnights) with competitive shift premiums.
Payrate: $34-45 - depending on experience and skill level


Advantages
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Financial Security: Weekly pay, 1.5x overtime, employer-matched retirement savings, and an annual profit-sharing program.
Time Off: Robust vacation package starting at 2 weeks (scaling with tenure), paid holidays, and an optional overtime banking program for additional paid days off.
Health & Wellness: Medical and dental coverage (starting after 1 month), plus onsite access to physiotherapy and professional counseling.
Allowances: Annual subsidies for safety footwear, prescription safety glasses, and custom hearing protection.
Perks: Onsite cafeteria, uniform service, educational assistance, and various corporate discounts on vehicles and entertainment.
Community: Participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives and team-building events.

Responsibilities
System Programming: Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic for high-capacity automated production lines, including both localized and remote interventions.
Integration & Robotics: Design and implement control interfaces for FANUC robotics (MIG welding, laser cutting, material handling) and vision-guided systems.
Architecture & Design: Build and maintain standard PLC structures primarily within the Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ecosystem.
Safety Systems: Integrate safety PLC structures and architectural designs to ensure a secure machine control environment.
HMI & Data: Develop HMI interfaces using Ignition and Rockwell software; manage data collection flows and historian archiving for performance analysis.
Hardware Support: Utilize AutoCAD for machine design modification; provide technical support for motion control, VFD applications, and servo-hydraulic systems.
Process Improvement: Lead root-cause analysis for downtime events and implement preventive measures to enhance equipment repeatability and throughput.


Qualifications
Education: Completion of a 2-year post-secondary program in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology or a related technical field.
Certification: Must hold a recognized Certificate of Qualification (e.g., Electrician, Millwright, or specialized Automation/Controls Technician designation).
Technical Skills: Proven experience with Rockwell PLCs, robotic integration, and machine vision inspection systems.
Mindset: A proactive approach to safety, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in we want to hear from you! Please submit your application or send your resume to Paulina Galinski at paulina.galinski@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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