Robotic Technician - Midnight
at our site in Aurora

Your Tasks

• Ensure that manufactured parts meet and/or exceed customer requirements.
• Set up workstations for Production by performing required duties on machinery, tools and materials. May include set-ups for large presses, robotic cells and other computer-aided set-ups.
• Knowledgeable of all equipment in the department.
• Makes adjustments in welding program when required and participates in improving efficiency and cycle times.
• Sets up robotic welding stations by operating/retrieving various computer programs stored in robotic welding equipment.
• Adjusts equipment and changes welding fixtures as necessary to ensure good quality welding.
• Conducts quality testing and checking as per Quality instructions.
• Detects non-conforming products and acts on same.
• Operates robotic welding equipment to achieve desired results.
• Facilitates training sessions in welding, robotics, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to internal employees on an as-needed basis.
• Trains maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble-shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.
• Works closely with Quality department to ensure quality standards are met. Participates in the use of S.P.C.
• Documents current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals etc., and provides information to management.
• Updates and/or creates procedures that are used as reference.
• Reports any abnormalities of parts or machine to the Supervisor immediately – suggests corrective action where applicable.
• Helps General Operators to inspect for visual quality of weld.
• Trains others within the department on well cell O.P.S.
• Helps set up Preventative Maintenance program and participates in it.
• Ensures work area is kept clean, tidy and safe at all times.
• Co-operates with the Safety Committee and adheres to all plant safety rules and policies, including wearing of all Personal Protective Equipment.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and assists in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
• Any other reasonable request made by management.
• Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.
• Ensures he/she is in full compliance with the laws of Ontario and/or any other province or state, while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive provided equipment.
• Judgement – exercises judgement re:
• Judging at what point a part/component does not meet quality or safety requirements and 
  • machines should be shut down and advising Area/Team Leader accordingly
  • Accountability – is accountable in areas of:
  • Accurate setting of dies/machines/computers that contribute to the production of quality parts/components as per customer requirements
  • Performing job-related activities as per safety guidelines IATF 16949/ISO14001
  • Contacts – establishes/maintains relationships:
  Area Leaders, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Lead Hands, Operators, Forklift Drivers, Maintenance, Tool & Die Makers and Quality
• Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request

Your Profile

Work Experience 

• Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics
• Manual dexterity
• Good knowledge of S.P.C. procedures
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies

Skills 

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and/or as part of a team
• Ability to identify potential problems when performing job functions

Education

• Completion of Grade 12