Controls Technician

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, Legal, 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, MIG welding, laser cutting robotic applications and Vision assisted handling.
• Utilize AutoCAD to design, and provide support for reading, modifying, and understanding machine design content.
• Network interfacing for on-machine and plant communication using Ethernet, IO link, 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.
• Mechanical, pneumatic support as it relates to a controls process.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Onsite Benefits

• Shifts rotate every 2 weeks between Days, Afternoons and Midnights.
• Shift premiums of $0.85/hour (afternoons) and $1.35/hour (midnights).
• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked (hourly).
• Vacation entitlement: 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually.
• Option to bank your overtime to earn up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time).
• Medical and dental benefits after 1 month of employment.
• Free onsite physiotherapy.
• Free on-site counselling.
• Magna will contribute an amount equal to 3% of regular earnings every week to your retirement savings (MBC program).
• Profit sharing paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program).
• Matched GRRSP.
• Company paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• Optional group life insurance and critical illness insurance for self and spouse.
• Safety shoe, prescription safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowance.
• Company paid uniforms (if you choose to use).
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
• Magna Service Award Program.
• Roger’s and Bell cellphone data plan available – as low as $50/month!
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria!
• Free coffee, juice, and tea.
• Employee discounts: new vehicles, amusement parks, etc.
• Plant-wide continuous improvement program: 2025 bonus = $1930.