Location: London, ON
Pay: $44.00/hour
Shift: Days (Transitioning to Continental Schedule in 2027)
Direct Hire | Full Benefits | RRSP Matching
Canadian Executive Search Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer seeking an experienced
Automation Technician to join their growing maintenance team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new operation supporting highly automated manufacturing equipment. You'll play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production systems while working alongside maintenance, engineering, and production teams to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
If you're passionate about automation, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent compensation and benefits, we'd love to hear from you.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and automated control systems.
- Modify and maintain PLC/HMI programs, I/O systems, and electrical control panels.
- Diagnose and calibrate instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, level, pH, and conductivity devices.
- Maintain industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus.
- Support automated production equipment, conveyors, robotics, vision inspection systems, packaging equipment, and process control systems.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
- Analyze equipment failures and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, process improvements, and new production line start-ups.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using CMMS.
- Work safely while following Lockout/Tagout procedures and all workplace health and safety standards.
- Diploma or Certificate in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Instrumentation & Control Technician (447A) certification.
- Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial instrumentation.
- Experience with Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7, Omron Sysmac, or similar automation platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks.
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Manufacturing facility with exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and dust.
- Physically active role involving standing, walking, lifting, climbing, and occasional confined space work.
- Overtime and on-call support may be required based on operational needs.
- Direct hire position
- $44.00/hour
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RRSP with company matching
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Modern, highly automated manufacturing environment
- Long-term career growth with a stable and expanding organization
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture
Submit your resume to
[email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are proud to support the full inclusion of persons with disabilities as set out in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are committed to ensuring the workplace is free from discrimination. During our hiring process, we will notify job applicants that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected job applicant requests accommodation, we will consult with the individual and provide or arrange for the appropriate accommodation taking into account the applicant's disability-related needs.
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