Automation Technician

About Us

JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

How you’ll make an impact

An Automation Technician in an JFE manufacturing facility is responsible for setting up and maintaining manufacturing assets used in the core manufacturing process, ensuring that components are produced according to design specifications and quality standards. This role involves coordinating tooling changes, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring that safety and efficiency are prioritized in the manufacturing process.

Hourly rate: $30.00 - $35.00

Please note this role is a continental rotating shift (12 hour shifts rotating between days and nights).
Key Responsibilities

Machine Setup and Changeover:

• Validate engineering programs, enter set-up parameters and make necessary adjustments to meet customer specific requirements
• Perform tooling changes, adjustments, and installations for each production run.
• Ensure proper alignment of tooling to the machine and that they are securely mounted to avoid operational, quality and safety hazards.

• Assist machine operators in adjusting machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Test new programs and support trial runs to ensure that the machine or program function properly and parts meet quality standards.
• Monitor tooling wear and tear, escalate and request necessary repairs as required.

• Collaborate with Operations to identify and troubleshoot problems related to performance or machine malfunction.
• Perform routine maintenance on machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and part replacements.
• Report any mechanical or electrical issues to maintenance personnel for timely repairs.

• Work with millwrights to make tool adjustments to ensure machine inputs match observed product output measurements after .
• Perform regular checks to ensure machine performance and part quality meet required tolerances and specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting, and problem solving quality issues such as defects or variations in transformer core laminations.

• Maintain a clean and organized tooling area, ensuring that tooling is stored and maintained properly to extend their lifespan.
• Assist with preventive maintenance scheduling for knives, punches, and dies to ensure minimal downtime.

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Adhere to company policies, OHSA regulations, and other relevant safety standards.

• Work closely with shift skilled trades, shift managers, engineers, and operators to identify and resolve automation related issues
• Communicate effectively with team members to resolve production issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Document production changes, maintenance activities

• Maintain accurate records of setups, maintenance activities.
• Report any machine malfunctions, tooling wear, or part defects to the appropriate personnel.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical training in related fields is preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment, preferably in transformer manufacturing or metalworking.
• Experience operating Georg software is an asset 
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of punch/ die setting techniques, machine operating, and tooling set/up and adjustment.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to under and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and part specifications.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve machine or die-related issues promptly.
• Soft Skills:  Ability to use Microsoft Office (word, excel, teams) and knowledge of CMMS.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with team members and report any issues.

• Shift Premium
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Production Bonus plan
• Retirement savings program with company matched pension plan