PLC Programmer & Automation Specialist

Job Description

PLC Programmer & Automation Specialist

Maple Automotive Corporation (MAC), located in Cambridge and Woodstock, ON, is currently looking for a PLC Programmer & Automation Specialist to join our ever-growing team. MAC is part of the Toyota Tsusho Group of companies located world-wide, and we are part of a multi-market, multi-business enterprise with expertise in exporting and importing, new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing and logistics in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

With a team of nearly 5,000 people and 71 locations across North America, we strive for comprehensive excellence by cultivating a vibrant culture of creativity, reliability, accountability, flexibility and teamwork to activate the full potential of all employees, customers, suppliers and communities.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, time management, the ability to work alone, as well as in a team setting, have excellent problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Ability to maintain and support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot highly automated equipment such as PLC, Robot, HMI and Servo control.
• Extensive experience with Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley PLC programming.
• A strong understanding of industrial network MELSENET/H, CC-Link, DivceNet.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings and machine specifications.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance activities.
• Identity and recommend technical and adaptive solutions for change.
• Communicate with internal and external parties.
• Stay up-to-date with the ever-changing tech landscape.
• Maintain 5S standards in working environment.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement (Kaizen projects).
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned.

Benefits:

• Yearly Complimentary uniform and safety boot allowance.
• Excellent family benefits available after three months (100% paid for by MAC).
• Generous paid vacation days including paid time off for 9 yearly statutory holidays and 5 yearly paid floater holidays.
• Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular wage after 8 hours each day.
• Group RRSP program employee contributions with added company contributions.
• Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program available (EAP).
• All tools and equipment provided.
• Continuous Improvement Program Kaizen (rewards).
• Staff social/recognition events throughout the year (BBQ’s, golf tournament, etc.).
• Community involvement activities (Fundraising for non-profits, charity events, tree planting, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Related College Diploma in Robotics/Automation with a strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an automotive environment (preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, breakdowns, etc.).
• Must be able to work in Cambridge and Woodstock.
• Is available and willing to work mandatory overtime maintenance shifts are longer to support our production department.
• Has a great attendance record and arrives to work on time.
• Experience with the Toyota Production System an asset.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to work rotating shifts- between days and afternoon as scheduled.

Maple Automotive Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to the Team Member Relations Department directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you currently require sponsorship to work in Canada?
• Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not received a pardon?
• Have you ever applied for a position with Toyota Tsusho Canada, Inc., Green Metals Canada, Inc., or Maple Automotive Corp. in the past?

Work Location: In person

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