TECHNICIEN PROCÉDÉS MANUFACTURIERS - AUTOMATION/ Process Automation Technician

IPL Schoeller•Saint-Damien-de-Buckland, QC

13d

About The Position

Establish production standards using a systematic, scientific analysis approach during the commissioning of new machines, new molds, and new robots, with the goal of meeting engineering specifications and production requirements. The technician actively participates in maintaining calibration processes for machines, automation systems, and molds. The technician will also take part in process improvement projects aimed at optimizing equipment performance and yields.

Requirements

College diploma (DEC) in plastics processing or instrumentation and control, or equivalent training/experience.
Minimum of 5 years of process-related experience in the field.
Functional English;
Ability to read blueprints and specifications;

Nice To Haves

Experience in injection molding (asset);
Expertise in PLC programming;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software;
Knowledge of IFS and InTouch software (asset);
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement process standards according to production and maintenance requirements;
Based on operational objectives, measure performance gaps and systematically identify root causes (material, mold, machine, automation, etc.);
According to the identified root causes, work within multidisciplinary teams (R&D, maintenance, quality, production, etc.) to establish solutions that eliminate gaps and support the selected actions;
Write reports related to trials and observed facts;
Propose and implement improvements to injection molding and/or automation standards while identifying impacts on the entire process;
Lead trials of new products or existing products in a structured manner and complete the appropriate documentation;
Act as a liaison between engineering and production during the transfer of newly developed products in order to optimize processes;
Monitor new developments in the field of injection molding and/or automation to keep process efficiency improvement practices up to date;
Perform any other related tasks that contribute to the proper functioning of the department;
Participate in the selection of new equipment and machinery;
Continuously ensure compliance with standards by conducting conformity audits and communicating results to all process stakeholders;
Contribute to clear, effective, and rigorous communication with all internal and external customers and suppliers;
Act as an active member of a self-organized team.
Perform work safely in accordance with company standards;
Participate in identifying risks inherent to the job;
Contribute to improving and maintaining C-TPAT, SQF/HACCP, and ISO procedures and standards;
Knowledge of C-TPAT, SQF/HACCP, and ISO standards.