PLC Technician

Matalco Canada Inc. operates a manufacturing facility in Brampton Ontario and is seeking qualified applicants for the position of PLC SummaryThe PLC Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting programming and improving programmable logic controller (PLC) systems and industrial automation equipment throughout the facility. This position is on the Maintenance team and works closely with Production and other departments to ensure equipment operates safely reliably and PLC Technician will diagnose electrical and control system issues modify and develop PLC programs support automation projects and assist with continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills a safety-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing work hours are 5 days per week. The selected candidate must be available to work weekends overtime and be on call 24/ salary range for this role is $62000.00-$104000.00Key ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot maintain modify and program PLC systems and automated PLC electrical controls and automation issues to minimize equipment and modify PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment performance reliability and and maintain VFDs sensors instrumentation motors control panels and industrial communication Maintenance and Production during equipment breakdowns and provide technical with the installation commissioning start-up and integration of new automation and control preventive and predictive maintenance on PLC and automation recurring equipment issues and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective backups and accurate documentation of PLC programs control system changes and equipment continuous improvement and automation projects to improve productivity reliability and all work is completed in accordance with company safety policies procedures and LOTO with Maintenance Engineering Production and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve equipment technical guidance and support to electricians maintenance personnel and other team members as duties as assigned by QualificationsProficient in programming and troubleshooting using RSLogix 5000 (ControlLogix).Strong knowledge of AB controllers I/O modules VFDs SCADA systems HMIs and network protocols such as Ethernet ControlNet and -secondary education in Electrical Engineering Technology Automation Engineering Technology Controls Engineering Instrumentation or a related field.3 years of experience in PLC programming automation and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial experience with PLC programming troubleshooting and modifications preferably Allen-Bradley with HMI systems VFDs sensors instrumentation motors and industrial control to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and control electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving of industrial safety practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).Strong communication organizational and interpersonal to work independently and effectively with Maintenance Production and other in a heavy manufacturing metals or aluminum environment is an asset.309A Electrician Construction and Maintenance certificate preferred.422A Industrial Electrician preferredAs an equal opportunity employer we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Matalco Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however only those under consideration will be contacted.