Manufacturing Technician - Finishing

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for its Finishing department in Ancaster, Ontario, an existing position with onsite work. The role optimizes finishing and machining processes to improve throughput, equipment reliability, product quality and operational efficiency. It involves rotating shifts and overtime as required, with a salary range of $58,000-$65,000 annually.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, and document changes to machine setpoints, programs and operating parameters
• Carry out preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance activities to reduce downtime
• Recommend resolutions to supervisors and team leaders for nonstandard operating conditions
• Optimize tooling, labor, materials and energy use to cut operating costs
• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot fixtures and tooling for CNC lathes, vertical machining centers and grinding machines
• Troubleshoot industrial automation and robotic systems, including Fanuc, Motoman and KUKA equipment, and program, operate and troubleshoot Fanuc, Siemens and Okuma CNC controls
• Support special-purpose equipment such as induction heat-treatment cells, CNC grinders, deburring machines, washers and automated nondestructive testing cells
• Verify product conformity by reviewing blueprints, GD&T requirements, measurement results and CMM reports
• Use structured problem-solving methods such as the 5 Whys, train and guide other team members, and maintain equipment documentation
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and quality, safety and environmental requirements

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Postsecondary certificate in CNC Programming or equivalent practical experience preferred
• Five to seven years of experience in a high-speed automotive manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime, and to stand and walk for long periods in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control

Required skills

• Programming and operating CNC machines on Fanuc, Okuma and Siemens controls
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Motoman and KUKA robotics, including programming and troubleshooting
• Blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Precision measurement, part inspection and interpretation of CMM reports
• Understanding of automotive quality systems and IATF 16949

Bonus points for advanced CNC programming, induction heat treatment, deburring or NDT experience, TPM knowledge, continuous improvement projects and technical training experience. Applications are made online through the company's careers site.