Fluid Power Builder Technician
Barrie, ON, CA
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is currently seeking a Fluid Power Build Technician 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!
As a Fluid Power Build Technician, you will be accountable for the planning and execution of the fluid power phases of projects on time and on budget. This role will report directly to the Fluid Power Supervisor.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operate in accordance with required health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors
- Thorough understanding of fluid power & pneumatic principles
- Understand engineered drawings in both AutoCAD & SolidWorks format— mechanical, schematic, ISO
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics including the ability to troubleshoot systems
- Build and troubleshoot hydraulics and pneumatics on automated assembly, resistance and mig welding equipment
- Able to bend tube, thread pipe
- Able to work with pipe threading machines and tube benders
- Basic knowledge of tube, pipe, hose routing on fixtures
- Possess basic welding/brazing/soldering skills
- Assists in plant and equipment maintenance.
- 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
- Able to expedite product - possess computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office, Outlook and Excel
- 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 up to 50 lbs. and ability to twist, bend, kneel and climb ladders.
- Occasional international travel
- Mentor and lead Junior Fluid Power Technicians
Experience and Technical Skills:
- Post-secondary diploma in Electro-mechanical Engineering an asset - relevant experience
- 3-5+ of years direct working experience required: pneumatics, hydraulics, assembling, plumbing and troubleshooting automation
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Fluid Power drawings and schematics
- Skilled in assembly of complex tooling and system plumbing relating to fluid power
- Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
Key Professional Attributes:
- Passionate about health and safety
- Embrace change and suggest areas of improvement i.e. curiosity and continuous improvement mentality
- Sense of urgency
- Able to be both a team leader and team participant
- Proactive - can identify issues before they occur and address them before problems arise
- Excellent communicator - both in oral and written communications.
- Organized and deadline driven
- Confident - not afraid to make mistakes, ask for help when needed and alternately provide help when needed
Qualifications, skills and abilities
Our Benefits:
- Safe, professional work environment
- Women's Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
- Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
- Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
- Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children
- Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
- Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
- Subsidized onsite cafeteria
- Annual performance review
- Casual business dress
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire – family & friends included
- Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards
Contact:
Name: Michelle Koopmans
Email: michelle.koopmans@prodomax.com