AGV / Electric Forklift Technician

Overview

Working as an AGV Technician, you will be reporting to our Maintenance Team, a group of Skilled Trade professionals. You will play a vital role in supporting production within our Just-In-Time lean manufacturing environment. We are looking for hands-on problem solvers who are safety oriented - believe in teamwork and continuous improvement. Here at TG Minto we want you to grow and help us think bigger!

You will be working to maintain our current operating systems and improve our recovery times. Our AGVs play a critical role in our production, and as such we need them to be a primary focus to ensure they are running at top efficiency. Your contribution is valuable and we want to hear your innovative ideas to help pave the way to future success. The opportunities here at TG Minto are endless and can lead to an exciting and dynamic career in the automotive industry.

What we offer

We want you to feel empowered to do your best work and we want to offer a benefits package that will lead you to success both here and at home. We offer competitive wages, along with Health and Dental Benefits. We also offer vacation days and floating holidays so you can be free to take some time for yourself and what matters to you. Along with that, we want you to feel good about your future – which is why TG is happy to offer RRSP with 3% matching after successful completion of your probationary period.

Compensation and Benefits

• Shift Premiums ranging from +$0.40 (Afternoons) & +$1.00 (Night Shift)
• RRSP Contributions with 3% matching
• All Tools and Equipment required are Company Provided
• Straight Shift (no rotation)
• Attendance Bonuses

We offer a very extensive benefit program:

• Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
• Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($500/service)
• Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Uniform Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
• Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year
• $Cash Recognition Programs such as Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime after 40/hours Per Week

Duties and Responsibilities

• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Tests AGVs to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance for AGVs
• Ensures batteries for electric forklift trucks are fully charged as well as AGVs.
• Repair/Trouble shoot chargers for Forklifts and AGVs
• Maintain maintenance logs for equipment
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs AGV, charging stations, and control systems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions as outlined by the AGV manufacturer.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains AGV control systems.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize meggers, voltmeters, multi-meters, etc.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and automation issues.
• Responds to maintenance requests in a timely manner and completes maintenance reports as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on AGVs as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, good comprehensive and analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as mandated.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, Industrial Electrical, or related program.
• Three years of experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on AGVs or industrial process / production equipment or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Advanced PLC experience, including troubleshooting and making program changes.
• Experience working with mechanical systems.
• Experience with alignments and timing machines using precision calibration tools.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing drive systems, motors, gearboxes, power transmission components, and supervisory control systems.
• Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications.