Automation Technician - Tavistock, Canada - Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc.
Saputo Inc.
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Tavistock, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Tavistock, ON plant is currently looking for Automation Technicians to join our rapidly growing, highly collaborative team in one of the top ten dairy processors in the world

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.

Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Automation Technician is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.


How you will make contributions that matter:

  • Carries out preventative maintenance on robotics/ automation equipment
  • Trouble shoots and repairs robotics/ automation equipment in breakdown situations
  • Carries out equipment installations and modifications as required
  • Makes PLC & HMI programming changes as required
  • Optimizes robotics /automation equipment functioning to increase line speed and reduce machine wear
  • Calibrates and maintain records for process instrumentation
  • Repair robotics/ automation parts in shop
  • Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardising food safety
  • Provide training to rest of maintenance crew on automated equipment
  • Develop procedure for robotics/automated equipment to facilitate reliable machine functioning and fast troubleshooting. Develops safety procedures for automation/ robotics equipment
  • Follow company policies and safety standards
  • Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
  • Available to work all shifts and be oncall
  • Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance supervisor.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

  • College or university degree in Robotics/Automation/Electrical engineering required
  • Experience with process and highspeed packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting is an asset
  • Food industry experience is an asset
  • PLC & HMI programming skills is required
  • Experience in instrumentation such as flow meters, RTD and pressure/level measurement
  • Good understanding of electronics and ability to perform simple repairs on electronic equipment
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
  • Blueprint reading plus understanding of PID drawings
  • Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.
  • Boiler, refrigeration and air handling systems experience is an asset
  • Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision but be a good team player
  • High level of selfmotivation and initiative, willing to learn and good selfstarter
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Advantageous corporate agreements
  • Full range of group insurance benefits
  • Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
  • Purchase option of company stocks
  • Group RRSP
  • Health and wellness program in the workplace
  • Assistance program for employees and their families
  • Saputo products at a discounted price


Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business.

More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal.

Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy.

Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.


  • Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day
  • SCOTSBURN is a registered trademark and is used under license by Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
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