Job Description

Automation Technician

req37474

Employment Type: Regular

Location: HAMILTON,ON

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster\'s\xc2\xae, Villaggio\xc2\xae, POM\xc2\xae, Bon Matin\xc2\xae, Ben\'s\xc2\xae, Stonemill,\xc2\xae McGavins,\xc2\xae Oroweat\xc2\xae, Vachon\xc2\xae and Takis\xc2\xae. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

Key Accountabilities & Activities #LI-Onsite #LI-RM1

• Follow all safety regulations such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Arc Flash protection and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Utilize available automation technology to increase equipment productivity, safety and reliability
• Develop SCADA dashboards to display equipment performance and status
• Investigate, find root cause, determine corrective actions/preventative measures and follow up on any deviations
• Participates and cooperates with all internal and external audits
• Apply technical expertise during equipment breakdowns and new installations
• Perform set up and calibration for process equipment and control instrumentation as required
• Determine and program parameters for VFD\'s and servo drives

Our Preferred Candidate Should Have

• 2 plus years work experience in the Controls and Automation field
• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma
• Certification in Programmable Logic controllers and related Automation equipment would be an asset
• Experience in Allen Bradley PLC (Control/Compact Logix, SLC), HMI, VFD and Servo programming
• Knowledge in Industrial Communication Protocols such as Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Modbus, ProfiBus, MQTT
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system
• Strong understanding of Industrial Networking, VLANs
• Strong communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages (Python, HTML, C/C++, SQL)
• Experience in robotics, vision, barcode readers
• Experience in other platforms would also be an asset (OMRON, Mitsubishi, Automation Direct & Siemens)
• Knowledge in setup/using Virtual Machines (VMware, HyperV)

Working Environment

• Required to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable working in hot, humid and loud work environment
• Must be available to work shift work
• Wil be required to adhere to food safety GMP\'s
• Travel within the GTA

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at .

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