Job Title:

Automation Programmer/Technician

Company:	Kuntz Electroplating Inc.
Location:	Kitchener , ON

Where: 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
$30.29/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;