Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Location: Granby, Quebec, Canada

We are looking for an Automation Technician to join our dynamic team at Hershey in Granby, working on day shifts. A stimulating, clean, and air-conditioned environment awaits you.

As an Automation Technician, your main tasks will involve maintaining and servicing PLCs, operator interfaces, communication protocols, and/or robots. In case of system failures or malfunctions, you will also be called upon to support the on-site electrical team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Salary: $45.98/hour, depending on possession of a C/RCA license
• REER: Employer contribution of 4%
• Vacation: 2 weeks
• Group Insurance: Employer covers 70% of costs
• Work Environment: Clean, safe, and automated

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls to identify and correct electrical issues on various factory equipment.
• Read and diagnose problems from drawings and manuals.
• Perform program backups and track PLC and HMI obsolescence on various equipment.
• Update licenses and install programming software.
• Analyze, understand, and/or modify non-digital inter-PLC communication.
• Create and/or modify programs (PLC, operator interface, etc.).
• Identify and diagnose PLC, interface, communication, and other anomalies, proposing solutions.
• Define critical parts and manage equipment inventory.
• Update department technical documents.
• Apply safety and food safety rules.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to the preventive maintenance program.
• Follow applicable SQF policies for tasks.
• Comply with BPF rules.

Required Qualifications

• DEC or AEC in Electrical Engineering Technology – Automation and Control
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols: DeviceNet, Profinet, OI Link, Ethernet IP, and others
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley
• Proficiency in various programming languages (ladders, grafcet, text) and ability to diagnose and modify PLC programs
• Proficiency in using computer tools and instruments
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Leadership, organizational skills, resourcefulness, and teamwork ability
• Self-motivated and respectful
• Communication skills and initiative
• Successful completion of tests to validate programming, electrical, and computer skills
• Interview process applicable

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We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Ontario 2005 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Hershey Canada, Inc. will provide the necessary accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and/or evaluation process to disabled candidates. If you are selected during the recruitment, selection, and/or evaluation process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team of the nature of the accommodation(s) required in accordance with the materials or procedures necessary to ensure your equal participation.