Role overview

Automation Technician – Niagara region, ON

We are currently hiring an Automation Technician for a full-time, permanent opportunity in the Niagara region, ON.

Shift: Straight Days (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000/year
Overtime: Straight-time premium for any hours worked beyond 43 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI, and industrial process control systems.
Develop, modify, and improve automation programs and operator interfaces.
Design and implement upgrades to existing control systems.
Support automated manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
Work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
Participate in on-call support for critical equipment and occasional after-hours commissioning.

Qualifications:

Experience programming Allen-Bradley, ControlLogix/RSLogix, Siemens, Wonderware, and FactoryTalk.
Electrician License (309A or 442A) or PLC certification is an asset.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, HMIs, and control systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
Knowledge of SCADA, MS Office, MS Access, CAD/CAM, and industrial networking.
Experience with communication protocols such as Remote I/O, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
Familiarity with VFDs and motor control systems.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with SQL databases, MS Access reporting, and PC-based relational databases is considered an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.