Automation Programmer/Technician

Title: Automation Programmer/Technician

Location: 851 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1J1

Job Overview:

At Kuntz Electroplating Inc. (KEI), we are seeking an Automation Programmer/Technician to join our dynamic team.

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Details of this position:

• Permanent, Full time
• 40 hours a week Minimum
• $32.00/hour
• Afternoon shift (7% shift premium)

• 2 weeks vacation
• Group benefits: Health, dental, STD, Life Insurance, Group RRSP

Job Responsibilities:

• Must follow safe work practices, know and comply with all regulations, report an injury or illness immediately, report unsafe acts and/or conditions;
• Support the integration of robotic polishing (program paths, maintain programs, hardware, software, machinery, controls and polishing media required to run polishing cells);
• Support the integration of all other automated equipment (programming, installing and maintaining hardware, software, controls) as designed by the Automation team in co-ordination with Process, CI, Service and Production groups;
• Provide hardware and software support (including PC’s, networking devices, robot controllers, automation controllers and devices);
• Act as a liaison between CI teams, Process, Production and Service groups, to address concerns and implement positive modifications throughout all automated systems.
• Develop and perform scheduled PM’s as required on automation equipment.
• Develop training packages, Key-Point instructions and assist in the training of all operators of automated equipment.
• Report problems/issues/concerns to the Services Manager as well as other appropriate personnel so corrective action can be taken
• Take a pro-active approach to all aspects of the job, investigate and evaluate new technology to aid in the overall objective of the department.
• Responsible for adhering to plant quality procedures in assigned job to meet customer requirements and customer specific requirements.
• Comply with all management systems to which KEI subscribes (ex. Quality and Environmental systems);
• Perform 6S (Housekeeping) as directed by Services Manager.

Job Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Technology Robotics and Automation diploma preferred.
• 2 years polishing experience an asset;
• Experience in robotic programming, Fanuc Karel, TPP and ABB Rapid;
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI programming using Rockwell Software Products and Inductive Automation Products (Ignition) preferred;
• Programming knowledge of C+, ADO, and ASP preferred;
• Knowledge of product quality standards and the importance of your activities in achieving, maintaining, and improving quality, including customer requirements and the associated risks to customers of non-conforming products;

Application: 

To apply send your resume to our e-mail address: Recruitment@kuntz.com

Thank you for your application, but we will only contact those individuals who meet the job requirements for an interview.