automation technician
Posted on April 07, 2026 by Employer details E. Hofmann Plastics,Inc.
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Hot. Work setting: Plastic products manufacturers. Plastic products manufacturing company. Plastics manufacturing. Industrial equipment and automation manufacturing. Tasks: Create manufacturing instructions. Create user manuals. Install machinery. Repair and maintain machinery. Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects. Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials. Prepare standards and schedules. Test machines and equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. Tend robotic equipment. Perform routine maintenance. Instruct technicians and students. Ensure compliance with government regulations. Develop manufacturing and processing procedures. Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs. Conduct preventive maintenance programs. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers. Train to maintain high levels of technical proficiency. Ensure adherence to safety regulations. Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports. Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records. Operate machinery. Ensure safety procedures are followed. Robotic process automation. Set machine or equipment controls. Inspect processes. Supervision: 3-4 people. Computer and technology knowledge: Programming languages. Lean Six Sigma. Welding techniques: Robotic equipment and systems. Metal mould-making experience: Injection moulds. Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts. International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Area of specialization: Machinery and components. Industrial robotics. Mechanical engineering technology. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Equipment. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Weekend. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).- Location 51 Centennial RoadOrangeville, ONL9W 3R1
- Work location On site
- Salary$79,040 to $97,760YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Weekend, Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3545454
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work site environment
- Noisy
- Hot
Work setting
- Plastic products manufacturers
- Plastic products manufacturing company
- Plastics manufacturing
- Industrial equipment and automation manufacturing
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Create manufacturing instructions
- Create user manuals
- Install machinery
- Repair and maintain machinery
- Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
- Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
- Prepare standards and schedules
- Test machines and equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
- Tend robotic equipment
- Perform routine maintenance
- Instruct technicians and students
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
- Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
- Train to maintain high levels of technical proficiency
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations
- Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- Operate machinery
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
- Robotic process automation
- Set machine or equipment controls
- Inspect processes
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Programming languages
- Lean Six Sigma
Welding techniques
- Robotic equipment and systems
Metal mould-making experience
- Injection moulds
Area of work experience
- Purchasing, procurement and contracts
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Area of specialization
- Machinery and components
- Industrial robotics
- Mechanical engineering technology
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Equipment
- Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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