Automation Maintenance Technician

Giant Tiger•Johnstown, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire an Automation Maintenance Technician for our fully automated 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, ON! The Automation Maintenance Technician will repair and calibrate our automated and robotic systems, including Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and a fleet of automated robotic vehicles. The Automation Maintenance Technician will become the system expert of automation, including all mechanical, PLC, electrical or electronic subsystems. You will also be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the structure.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems or educational/training equivalent.
Strong electro-mechanical skills.
Show reliability and maintain satisfactory attendance.
Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations.
Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
Ability to work independently of supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
Posses a high sense of urgency.
Must be able to work in a dynamic environment and change course based on immediate business needs.
Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and ability to follow electro-mechanical diagrams.
Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet.
Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA and GT’s processes and procedures are met daily.
Perform inspections on systems associated with Automated Storage and Retrieval System of automated robotic vehicles and Automated Adapters/ Lifts.
Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying system components.
Troubleshoot automated robotic vehicle anomalies and stoppages using schematic and wiring diagrams as well as advanced test equipment.
Effective communication of problems impacting production and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance to required team members.
Responsible for cleanup of equipment and removal of replaced parts from work areas after repairs are completed.
Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the robotic storage and retrieval system including working in restrictive environments.
Perform Cell Operator functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked
overnight shifts and working in our cold storage location qualify for hourly premiums
Retirement Support: We automatically contribute 6% of your annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account for you, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees.
Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days.
Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
Store Discount: Enjoy savings at Giant Tiger stores with 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases, applied at the point of sale.
Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour (if applicable)
24/7 on-site gym access
24/7 on-site Micro Market
Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
Annual allowance for CSA-approved safety footwear
Parental leave wage top-up
Company-paid machine training and certification
Great Culture & Work-Life Balance: Be part of an amazing team that values safety, connection, and fun, with company-sponsored events throughout the year and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Our static, non-rotating shifts make it easy to plan your life with consistency and peace of mind.