Magna
automotive
ControlsTechnician
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“Controls Technician at Magna. Skills: PLC programming, PLC troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, equipment design, equipment development, equipment improvement. PLC programming and troubleshooting to increase uptime, throughput, efficiency and quality. Maintaining, designing, developing and continuously improving our equipment and the utilization of technology to ensure the best quality frames are produced”
Industry & Context.
PLC troubleshooting; troubleshooting motion control; troubleshooting VFD applications; root cause analysis; resolve the issue once root cause has been established; Evaluate potential risks to similar processes and develop work orders and plans to resolve issue
Shifts rotate every 2 weeks between Days, Afternoons and Midnights
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of an Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technician course or equivalent from a community or recognized college program consisting of two years or more, Certificate of Qualification in a Formet recognized trade such as Electrician, Millwright, Tool and Die Maker, Automation Technician and Controls Technician
What You'll Do.
PLC programming and troubleshooting to increase uptime
efficiency and quality
developing and continuously improving our equipment and the utilization of technology to ensure the best quality frames are produced
Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter
Follow and abide by all government
Magna and Formet rules and regulations
Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies of Formet
PLC troubleshooting and programming for large automation production lines
both on shop floor and remote interaction
Navigating and creating Standard PLC structures
programming for Rockwell PLC’s
PLC interfacing and programming control for integration of FANUC material handling
laser cutting robotic applications and Vision assisted programming
Integrate safe machine control using safety PLC structure and architectural design
Utilize AutoCAD to design
and provide support for reading
and understanding machine design content
Network interfacing for on-machine and plant communication using Ethernet
Profibus and Profinet
Programming data collection flow and archiving of historian data for analysis
HMI programming for machine interface via Ignition and Rockwell software
Data Matrix code reading for product traceability
Machine vision inspection for part certification during processing
Programming and troubleshooting motion control and VFD applications using Rockwell integrated control
pneumatic support as it relates to a controls process
Use conventional and servo hydraulic systems for piercing
riveting and forming processes
Co-ordinate activities of apprentices
helpers and assigned contractors
Assists in developing and/or updating preventive maintenance procedures
Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with emphasis on personal responsibility
Interact with the team members running the line to look for improvements or ideas to improve your/their job/task and improve line Safety
Quality and Productivity
Preventative maintenance on Equipment – identify weakness in design and implement improvements
Take pride in workmanship and when performing skilled work develop procedures to educate and train other team members performing the same work
Valuate and improve our processes for uptime and repeatability
Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements in conjunction with Production Team Members
Evaluate potential risks to similar processes and develop work orders and plans to resolve issue
Perform other duties as designated
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact with the team members running the line to look for improvements or ideas to improve your/their job/task and improve line Safety, Quality and Productivity; Co-ordinate activities of apprentices, helpers and assigned contractors; Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements in conjunction with Production Team Members
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **What we offer:** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. ## ## ## ## **Group Summary:** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. **Job Responsibilities:** **POSITION SUMMARY : ** PLC programming and troubleshooting to increase uptime, throughput, efficiency and quality. Maintaining, designing, developing and continuously improving our equipment and the utilization of technology to ensure the best quality frames are produced. This position is posted to fill an existing vacancy. **POSITION SALARY:** $33.32 - $47.66 CAD Hourly This range reflects only the base salary and does not include other components of our total compensation package, such as the Continuous Improvement Program, GRRSP Matching, MBC Program, and other variable benefits. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** * Completion of an Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technician course or equivalent from a community or recognized college program consisting of two years or more * Certificate of Qualification in a Formet recognized trade such as Electrician, Millwright, Tool and Die Maker, Automation Technician and Controls Technician. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ** * Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter
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