Automation Technician

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future manufacturing environment. Responsible for business continuity of process control systems (Siemens pcs7 controller) through documentation, training and management-of-change process.
• Interface with Project Management, Maintenance Manager and Electrical Engineering team to ensure that electrical designs and programming are in-line with overall project objectives.
• Create a foundation of commonly utilized and proven designs/programs that can be standardized / reutilized.
• The main purpose for this Automation Technician role is to create, modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.  Siemens pcs7 and some Rockwell Auto.
• In addition, this role will handle troubleshooting control systems and, when necessary, help to perform work normally performed by an electrician as well as assist in the controls training of technicians.

• This role will also be responsible for making programming backups and executing PM's as needed.

• Understands and follows all safety regulations and actively participates in plant safety programs.
• Executes automation projects of various scope through optimization of existing instrumentation and adding additional controls as needed.
• Identifies parts needed for automation improvement projects and coordinates the procurement through purchasing.

• Tests equipment for safety, performance, and efficiency

• Uses electrical hand tools and/or voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices.

• Selects, installs, configures and calibrates instruments and devices.

• Performs electrical and controls layouts, updates and creates electrical drawings, prefer use of CAD or other electrical drawing software
• Commissions and Tuning basic Siemens variable frequency, vector, and servo drives and can integrate drives into the PLC and HMI
• Trains maintenance and operations on new systems and updates LOTO and SOP information
• Develops standard work plans for proper setup and calibration control devices.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

• Proficient project management skills, basic electrical theory, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Physical Requirements/Work Environment
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The job is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of Siemens controls required.
• Knowledge/Experience with equipment used in the production of non-woven fiberglass-based materials or paper industry.  Experience with Voith equipment a plus
• Proficient in computer-aided design and drafting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to determine customer needs to develop project specifications and scope
• Ability to interpret and implement specifications.

Other Attributes

• Employees will be given 18 months to master all responsibilities and qualifications listed in this job description, with the exception of: the seven Life Critical Program and IKO core values.  Within the first five days and before being allowed to do work, these 2 ideas will be understood and familiar. 

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.