Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking an ASSEMBLER / DEVELOPER to join our team.
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Prodomax is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Our employees love arts and crafts, are mountain bikers, gardeners, travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.
We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!
The Opportunity
The Assembler/Developer will assemble equipment and develop the equipment to ensure that it meets all customer requirements (quality, cycle time, maintainability, etc.)
You will report directly to the Assemble/Development Supervisor. Your level within the role will be determined by the skills and experience you bring when taking on this
exciting career opportunity. Responsibilities are noted as you progress within the role.
Junior:
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
- Build to print activities, including mechanical assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
- Learn the fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
- Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility.
- Some heavy lifting
Job Qualifications:
- Must have: a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright or Certificate of Apprenticeship as a General Machinist
- 1-3+ years direct working experience
- Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
- Forklift and Overhead Bridge Crane Licenses are preferred
- Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
- Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
- Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
- Positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
- Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work regular and/or continental shift (when required)
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to travel.
Growth Focus: Actively seeks mentorship and takes ownership of progressively more complex tasks to transition from assisting on projects to independently leading small projects.
Work towards an Intermediate level position.
Intermediate:
Job Responsibilities:
- Interact with shop floor and design personnel for engineering issues/drawing updates to aid in machine build activities
- Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
- Maintain quality, generate issues lists related to the equipment, and provide that feedback to the necessary departments
- Build to print activities, including mechanical tool assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
- Develop tools to the point that customer parts are being produced within the required geometric tolerances and within the required cycle time
- Work within the project team to provide feedback to engineering to improve machine build efficiency and reduce cost
- Utilize fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
- Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility, and be part of the team that starts up the equipment and completes the job onsite
- Some heavy lifting
- Mentor and lead Apprentices and Junior Machine Assemblers and Developers
Job Qualifications:
- Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright.
- 3 - 5+ years direct working experience
- Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
- Forklift and Fall Arrest Licenses are preferred
- Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
- Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
- Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
- Positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
- Ability to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
- Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
- High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Ability to travel
Growth Focus: Demonstrates technical leadership and takes a lead role on medium sized projects. Works towards a Senior level position.
Senior:
Job Responsibilities:
- Interact with shop floor and design personnel for engineering issues/drawing updates to aid in machine build activities
- Ensure all work activities are completed according to the procedures or best practice
- Maintain quality, generate issues lists related to the equipment, and provide that feedback to the necessary departments
- Build to print activities, including mechanical tool assembly, plumbing, guarding assembly, etc.
- Develop tools to the point that customer parts are being produced within the required geometric tolerances and within the required cycle time
- Work within the project team to provide feedback to engineering to improve machine build efficiency and reduce cost
- Proficient in monitoring schedules/budgets and coordinating the workforce needed for effective project execution
- Utilize fundamentals in machine build practices and GD&T analysis to help engineering design equipment that will be cost effective and meet our customer needs
- Travel to customer sites to install or service equipment at their facility, and be part of the team that starts up the equipment and completes the job onsite
- Some heavy lifting
- Mentor and lead Apprentices, Junior, and Intermediate Machine Assemblers and Developers
Job Qualifications:
- Must have a Certificate of Qualification for one of the following trades: General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker or Millwright.
- Minimum 5+ years direct working experience
- Experience in building and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment
- Forklift and Overhead Bridge Crane Licenses are preferred
- Experience with mills, lathes and other tool room equipment
- Experience/general understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Experience with interpretation of mechanical and fluid power schematic drawings
- Experience working to close tolerances and making equipment adjustments to meet those tolerances
- Experience working in a high-pressure environment with dynamic requirements
- Passion for Safety, Health & Wellness
- Positive attitude
- Overcome challenges, and defuse conflict
- Active listening skills, embraces change, and a passion for professional development for self and others
- Self-awareness and knows when to raise her/his hand to ask for help
What we offer:
Competitive Compensation: *$27.45 - $40.51/hr
*The actual compensation a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Comprehensive benefits: including RRSP matching and healthcare spending account.
Performance-based bonuses tied to organizational performance and your success in achieving annual project goals set/reviewed annually with your Supervisor.
Environment: A collaborative, high-tech culture where creativity and data-driven decision-making are celebrated.
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
We are committed to meeting the requirements of AODA. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $57,000.00-$84,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
