Automation Technician - St. Jacobs, Canada - Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware Stores Limited

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St. Jacobs, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Home Hardware is looking for an

Automation Technician to join our team on a one-year term. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of the automated material handling equipment.

If you have a strong understanding of Warehouse Management and keen on troubleshooting mechanical issues, we would love to hear from you
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Please note that this position is on a one-year term.
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What you'll do:

Material handling equipment will include Dematic shuttles, and shuttle lifts, goods to persons stations, decant stations, eComm put wall/pack stations, live rollers, belts and conveyor systems, as well various mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
Identify and perform preventative maintenance on all material handling equipment, including ensuring the proper documentation and procedures are followed.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and components as well as perform regular system testing to ensure equipment is performing within specifications.
Willing to operate scissor lift, forklifts, chain hoist, slings etc. (training will be provided).
Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

What we're looking for:

College diploma in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanical or related field; or vocational with related postsecondary courses but must include PLC training.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience troubleshooting automated material handling systems with PLC and HMI equipment, low voltage AC/DC controls and communications systems as well as other material handling equipment. Previous experience with Allen Bradley and Siemen PLC control platforms would be an asset.
Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manhattan System, and Maintenance Management Software would be an asset.
Able to troubleshoot mechanical issues proficiently including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Background in mechanical and pneumatics is an asset. Ability to interpret blueprint and electrical schematics.
Prior experience with preventative maintenance and equipment testing to ensure optimal operational capacity and to ensure equipment is operating within factory specs.
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team, with ability to recognize and source other resources as needed to resolve issues in time sensitive manner.
Able to work well under pressure and dedication to work through all issues to resolution.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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