Automation Technician

Schaefer System International Limited•Quebec, QC

6h•CA$28 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

SSI SCHAEFER is a leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics. As a family business, we invest in the expertise, passion, and talents of our employees. We help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. We offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, ranging from fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems. We are also a leading provider of software for internal material flow. With 8,600 employees in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide, we impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions. We are looking for an attractive employer for long-term collaboration. The Automation Technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in customer warehouses and distribution centers. This role works with PLC Engineers, Software Developers, and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems. The position is part of a customer service team in-residence, ensuring systems operate at peak efficiency with maximum uptime.

Requirements

A degree/diploma in Mechanical technology, Electromechanical or Similar.
Valid Driver’s License
1-3 years of equipment maintenance experience preferably with automation.
Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts and bearings.
Capable of reading and editing mechanical and layout drawings.
Demonstrate experience in a maintenance field with good working experience in mechanical repairs.
Demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Must have a high mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
May occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.
May travel to other sites for paid training, installations, and vacation relief.
Works independently with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of mechanical automated system machines.
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and align mechanical automated system machines.
Preventative maintenance and repair of diverse production equipment.
Supporting new machine builds, installations and modifications.
Assisting with the preventative maintenance program to ensure production downtime is minimized.
Develops and maintains standards and tools for hardware projects.
Monitors automated system machine performance.
Actively communicates with team members, project manager and software developers about the work and project status.
Effectively communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
All other duties as assigned.