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Group Summary:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) and/or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A) or equivalent
• 5+ Years of Automation Technician experience
• Previous experience with automated paint, production and process equipment preferred
• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Strong Knowledge of Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman)
• Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FTV, View, RSView32)
• Strong knowledge of various networks (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus2, RS232)
• Able to interpret and design electrical schematics
• Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and lead problem-solving teams
• Must have a strong awareness of safety and proven safety record
• Must have demonstrated good work habits for a period of not less than six months in present job

MAIN DUTIES:

• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Repair of equipment
• Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics
• Assist in setting up, maintaining programming, electrical components and schematic standards
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Completion of all required work orders and associated paperwork
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Magna Exteriors

Responsibilities

• Provide a means of communication directly with the customer in order to develop and supply a component which meets or exceeds the customer requirements.
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintain the quality management system.
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Interface with Engineering and operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports, and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze failure, corrective, and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints.
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the overall activities of receiving/outgoing quality functions.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection processes and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive measure.
• Manger suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of reports for Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or other related discipline is required.
• Three to five years of related experience with experience in quality assurance functions.
• Ability to write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken, and preventative measures needed. Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to management during meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, customer requirements, and product failures which need to be considered when planning for coming year.
• Ability to assess suitability of candidates for specific positions. Review resumes comparing applicants’ experience and training to requirements of position. Evaluate applicants’ responses in job application interviews and interpret information provided by employment and personal references.
• Experience with APQP: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements. Read operating and quality reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing. Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, gauge selection, calibration, and gauge R and R’s. Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, production, customers, and suppliers when designing, developing and building products or processes.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with ISO/TS16949 quality standards. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed. Conduct self directed studies by reading journals and trade publications. Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field. 

Senior Process Engineer

We are currently searching for a Senior Process Engineer where you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing facility in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations.  Operations will include CNC machining (milling and lathe), metal forming/flow forming, laser and CD welding/brazing, heat treat, assembly and material handling. You will also act as a technical resource for troubleshooting manufacturing and quality issues. This role will play an integral part in several upcoming high profile production launches.

Key Accountabilities

·    Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.

·    Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.

·    Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.

·    Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.

·    Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.

·    Participate in productivity improvement investigations.

·    Conduct time studies.

·    Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.

·    Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance.

Minimum Requirements

·    A university degree in engineering or equivalent.

·    Three to five years of related experience preferably in a high volume CNC manufacturing environment.

·    Ability to collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.

·    Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.

·    Ability to determine which materials and equipment to use.

·    Ability to also determine which measuring tools and methods to use.

·    Ability to complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.

·    Previous experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.

·    Experience with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD&T. Must be able to demonstrate basic drawing and dimensioning during interview process.

·    Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD (2D/3D), CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

·    Project Management experience an asset

·    Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desired Characteristics

·     A positive, high-energy individual who can work in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines

·     Strong oral and written communication skills

·     Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians.

·     Able to work independently and in a team setting.

Why Linamar

·     Opportunities for career advancement

·     Assistance with approved professional designations and fees

·     Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities

·     Social committees and sports teams

·     Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The Clerk - Maintenance position is responsible for sourcing various suppliers for products and services required and purchase various items and supplies for Maintenance Department. In addition, keep stock and inventory control of maintenance supplies and coordinate sub-contractors.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Issue parts, records withdrawal and up-date Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Monitor inventory level, critical parts and inform/up-date Maintenance buyer for replenishment as the need arises.
• Enter data from completed Breakdown work orders, Preventive and Predictive maintenance work orders to CMMS.
• Monitor and prepare packing slips for all parts borrowed and parts going out for repair.
• Keep track of all machine and machine numbers and up-date machine master file.
• Prepare report, charts, summary of maintenance activities, downtime histories, etc.
• Enter parts from log out sheets and maintain inventory control on parts stock.
• Some janitorial duties (garbage removal, snow shoveling, minor maintenance tasks).
• Ability to read lists of products, stock numbers, quantities and prices.
• Interact with maintenance staff to take on various tasks.
• Estimate by sight number of tools needed when necessary to reorder supplies, and use graphs to compare performance data over a period of time.

Credentials
 

• High School Diploma or equivalent general education.
• Minimum two years experience in a technical field.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and the ability to follow written welding procedures.
• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desired Characteristics
 

• Demonstrate strong inventory control and stock keeping capabilities to ensure that supplies are readily available.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with other personnel to demonstrate support and ensure tools and materials are available for production.
• Keep up to date on changes in computer technology and with changes in different tools and materials used for production.

 
What Linamar Has To Offer
 

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects in addition to developing sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966. 

Performance Expectations

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
• Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
• Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
• Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
• Conduct time studies.
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
• Define which materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
• Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
• Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.
• Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

• Able to interact with supervisors or managers and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Level 1 – Maintenance Labourer position, under the supervision and direction of the Maintenance Supervisor assist Millwrights and Maintenance Mechanics in day to day maintenance activities.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Maintain systems to track, report, document and assist with scheduled preventative maintenance.

· Record coolant refractometer readings, top up machine oils, and record usage.

· Manage oil and coolant inventories.

· Housekeeping of storage area for fluids.

· Operate forklift and floor scrubber.

· Maintain equipment in a safe and clean manner.

· Ability to use CMMS (computerized maintenance and manufacturing system).

· Ensure compliance of maintenance instruction sheets and procedures.

· Attend maintenance daily meeting.

· Measure various physical properties using common measuring tools such as rulers, tapes, thermometers and scales.

· Evaluate condition of parts and equipment.

· Assess the safety of work environments.

Credentials

· High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

· Minimum one year experience in manufacturing.

· Able to observe warning signs, such as scan phrases and icons on caution and warning signs to identify hazards in work areas.

· Use computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining, such as AutoCAD.

Desired Characteristics

· Perform tasks independently under direct supervision.

· Able to work in a team setting when necessary to install and overhaul larger pieces of equipment and complete industrial systems.

· Maintain continuous learning by reading manuals and bulletins.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Junior Application Administrator position is responsible for 1st level support of all assigned applications, this position will serve as a subject matter expert on content, processes, and procedures associated with enterprise applications using various programs such as OneStream and SAP BPC.   

Responsibility 

• Provide 1st tier support for existing applications.
• Work with all members of the IT and Finance team on ITIL processes to increase the number of first call resolutions and improve overall customer satisfaction. 
• Perform application administration, such as user access rights. 
• Assist in the planning, design, development, and deployment of enhancements to existing applications. 
• Liaise with vendors as needed to provide an additional level of support to the application users, and for managing modifications to the applications. 
• Create and maintain effective system documentation. 
• Work with the QA team to develop, coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for system modifications. 
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems. 
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. 
• Extract data from the system and prepare reports for end-users and management. 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• Post-Secondary Education in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum three years of application support experience, preferably related to finance or accounting. 
• Knowledge of business applications (OneStream, SAP BPC) and ERP systems (IFS, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Good knowledge of and hands-on experience on data extraction and reporting tools such as SQL. 
• Able to communicate on a technical and non-technical level depending on the audience. Possess excellent communication skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work as member of team coordinating efforts with various personnel. 
• Continuously learn and update technical skills and knowledge. 
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Knowledge of accounting or finance is a bonus.

What Linamar Has to Offer  
 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• Opportunities for career advancement. 
• Sustainability Counsel  
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.  
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts. 

Please ensure your resume clearly shows financial applications and ERP systems that you are familiar with.

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

We Offer
 
 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

 
Requirements
 

• Completion High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensed to operate a tow motor and propane
• Good time management skills to prioritize assignments delegated by your Supervisor
• Experience is an asset

 
Why Linamar
 
 

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts