Posted 4 months ago
AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN
@ SOPREMA
Brant, Ontario
Overview
SOPREMA is hiring an Automation Technician in Paris, Ontario, to support and troubleshoot the plant's automated systems under the Maintenance Manager. The role is a permanent, full-time day position Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., paying $45 per hour, with 3 to 5 years of experience and a licensed electrician credential or an electrical engineering/technician diploma required.
Pay:
$45 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for SOPREMA's automated systems
- Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, sensors, drives and controllers
- Perform preventive maintenance on automation systems
- Program machine automation and assist with CI initiatives
- Maintain a project and activity database
Requirements summary:
- Licensed 442A or 309A electrician, or electrical engineering/technician diploma
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- Solid knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
- Working knowledge of Ontario electrical code
- SCADA and IT infrastructure experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 38 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | 442A, 309A |
| Education | Trade certificate (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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SOPREMA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Strasbourg |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
JOB DETAILS
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
EDUCATION
Licensed 442A 0r 309A electrician, or Electrical Engineering/Technician degree/diploma
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
WORK LOCATION
21 Scott Ave. Paris, ON
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Thurday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years
RATE
$45/hour
START DATE
As soon as possible
💊 Flexible benefit plan
💰 Competitive pension plan
🩺 Telemedicine service
🎄 Paid time off during the holidays
🍵 Friendly work environment
💃🏼 Profit-sharing
🏡 Work-life balance
🎳 Active social club
Your ROLE IN OUr team
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Automation Technician will be responsible for providing technical support and facilitate operation of SOPREMA’s automated systems. They will work closely with all technical team members to facilitate operation of the plant’s automation systems.
THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU
- Working knowledge of Ontario electrical code
- Assist with day-to-day operation, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of automation systems
- Assist with CI improvement initiatives
- Disassemble and reassemble PLCs or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors
- Troubleshoot PLC systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics
- Determine causes of operational problems or failures
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, VFD’s, sensors and other controls devices
- Maintain a Project/Activity Database
- Knowledge, experience, and troubleshooting with machine automation (design and programming)
- Other tasks as assigned
THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Your Education :
- Licensed 442A 0r 309A electrician, or Electrical Engineering/Technician degree/diploma.
Your Knowledge :
- Solid understanding of the technical fundamentals of programming of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
- SCADA experience would be an asset
- IT infrastructure experience would be an asset
- Understanding of electrical/electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems
Your Skills And Attitudes :
- Excellent computer skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office suite an asset
- Excellent communication (verbal & written)
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization clearly and effectively.
- Able to work independently and in group efficiently to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized
Work Conditions :
- Exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations
- Occasional exposure to dust and asphalt odors
- Required use of PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, high vis shirts/vests, safety footwear) as well as fall protection and dust masks on occasion
- Regularly required to bend, twist, climb, stand, and occasionally lift weight of 50lbs
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