Industrial Electrician / Controls

Industrial Electrician / Controls

Our purpose is simple: To enrich the lives of our partners. Ardent Industries is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services available today, and we believe that commitment begins with hiring the best people.

As a member of the maintenance team and as a new Steelway family member, you will join a diverse, dynamic group of highly motivated individuals that bring with them a wide array of talents, skills and backgrounds.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Troubleshoot, check, inspect, repair, maintain, commission, test, service electrical systems including PLC’S and related electrical controls, devices, and equipment.
• Interact with employees at all levels of the organization while reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming for large automation production lines, both on shop floor and remote interaction. Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff.
• Install, wire, and trouble shoot new and existing equipment.
• Maintain and repair all plant equipment and systems.
• Be willing to work in a hands-on environment.
• Ensure compliance with the Ontario electrical code.
• Navigating and creating standard PLC structures and programming for PLC’s.
• PLC interfacing and programming control for integration of FANUC robots, MIG welding, laser cutting robotic applications, and Vision assisted welding.
• Integrate safe machine control using safety PLC structure and architectural design.
• Utilize AutoCAD to design, and provide support for reading, modifying, and understanding machine design content.
• Network interfacing for on-machine and plant communication using Ethernet, IO link, Profibus.
• Programming data collection flow and archiving historical data for analysis.
• HMI programming for machine interface.
• Programming and troubleshooting motion control and VFD applications.
• Mechanical and pneumatic support as related to a controls process.
• Understand conventional and servo hydraulic systems for piercing and forming processes.
• Follow and abide by all government regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies.
• Work with and train apprentices, helpers, and assigned contractors.
• Assists in developing and/or updating preventive maintenance procedures.
• Conduct all activities in a professional manner and positive attitude with emphasis on personal responsibility.
• Interact with the team members running the line to look for improvements or ideas to improve your/their job/task and improve line safety, quality, and productivity.
• Preventative maintenance of equipment – identify weakness in design and implement improvements. Take pride in workmanship and when performing skilled work develop procedures to educate and train other team members performing the same work.
• Evaluate and improve our processes for uptime and repeatability.
• Evaluate downtime situations for root cause and suggest/implement improvements in conjunction with Production Team Members. (Resolve the issue once root cause has been established / Joint decision production and maintenance)
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Secondary school diploma or high school equivalent as a minimum
• Must be a certified Electrician.
• Must have 3-5 years of related industrial experience.
• Experience in high-level automation manufacturing
• Experience and training with PLCs and robotics would be an asset.
• Maintain a level of education necessary to keep pace with new manufacturing technology and company requirements. 

• Must have willingness to learn and work with others in a team environment.
• Knowledge and experience with hydraulics and related components, pneumatics, welding, gearboxes, conveyors, motor alignment, chain and belt drives, and overhead cranes.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of ISO / IATF procedures
• Must be a self-starter and carry out all the job functions with minimal supervision.

• Provide quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD to design and modify machine design content.

• PLC troubleshooting and knowledge of PLC controls
• Ability to install new equipment and setup / troubleshoot.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages
• Shift Premium ($0.95/hour) for afternoon shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including a health spending account
• RRSP Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Tool Allowance
• Monthly employee appreciation lunch
• Family, friendly environment

Ardent provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Director, of Human Resources will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.

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