Technician, Controls

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, design, develop and continuously improve equipment and utilize technology to ensure high-quality frame production.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and programming for large automation production lines, both on the shop floor and remotely.
• Create and navigate standard PLC structures, program Rockwell PLCs, and integrate PLC interfaces for FANUC material handling, MIG welding, laser cutting robotic applications, and Vision-assisted handling.
• Utilize safety PLC structures and architectural designs for safe machine control.
• Program and troubleshoot motion control and VFD applications using Rockwell integrated control.
• Coordinate activities with apprentices, helpers, and contractors.
• Develop and update preventive maintenance procedures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, identifying weaknesses and implementing improvements.
• Assess downtime situations for root cause analysis and suggest/implement improvements.
• Evaluate potential risks to similar processes and develop work orders and plans to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as designated.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $33.32 - $47.66 CAD hourly (based on experience).
• Signing Bonus: $2,000.
• Shifts: Rotate between Days, Afternoons, and Midnights.
• Shift Premiums: $0.85/hour (Afternoons) and $1.35/hour (Midnights).
• Weekly Pay: Direct Deposit.
• Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours worked (hourly).
• Medical and Dental Benefits: Available after 1 month of employment.

Onsite Benefits

• Vacation Entitlement: 2 weeks of paid vacation (3 weeks after 3 years) + 4 company paid holidays + 2x ½ days = 15 days annually.
• Banked Overtime: Up to an extra 5 days of paid time off (approved in the same manner as vacation time).
• Onsite Physiotherapy and Counseling.
• Magna Retirement Savings Contribution: 3% of regular earnings every week.
• Profit Sharing: Paid in the second quarter of every year (EEPPP Program).
• GRRSP Matching.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and 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 Uniforms (if chosen).
• 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 – Known for Amazing Cafeteria!
• Free Coffee, Juice, and Tea.
• Employee Discounts: New Vehicles, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Plant-wide Continuous Improvement Program: 2025 Bonus = $1930.