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Machine Builder - Robotics and Conveyors (Contract)

FPS-Ancaster
Full-time
On-site
Ancaster, Canada
Robotics

Join Our Team as a Machine Builder - Robotics and Conveyors (Contract) at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Duration: Contract

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:

As our next Machine Builder (Contract) you’ll be at the forefront of building and assembling special-purpose machinery. Your expertise in automation and machine assembly will be crucial in driving our success and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This role is also ideal for those between jobs, semi-retired/retired.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
  • Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials.
  • Fabricate and machine basic metal components and assemblies as required.
  • Fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies to build special-purpose machinery.
  • Integrate pneumatic and hydraulic systems into special-purpose machinery.
  • Coordinate with the Electrician and PLC Programmer to provide for their needs in a timely manner.
  • Conduct test runs with completed equipment to ensure parts meet specifications and make adjustments if necessary.
  • Ensuring the adherence to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 all policies and any other industry standards in all activities.
  • Provide mechanical support during debug, integration, and machine acceptance.
  • Reassemble equipment to the point of buy-off at the customer's site and train maintenance and operators on running equipment and following safety procedures.
  • Verify conformance of manufactured parts to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as, scales, calipers, micrometers and fixed gauges.
  • Attend design reviews as required.
  • Assists with Continuous Improvement Projects.
  • Recommend design changes to parts with regard to improving manufacturing, assembly and maintenance processes.
  • Maintain cleanliness of personal work areas and job zones.
  • Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3-5+ years’ experience in machine assembly, preferably with machining skills, ability to set up machines and make adjustments, building with specs.
  • Relevant background experience in automation i.e. robotics, conveyors
  • Millwrights experience helpful
  • Comfortable with working a fixed term position of approximately 8+ months.
  • Fabricating skills.
  • Ability to read blueprints and use precision instruments (Imperial and Metric).
  • Ability to read and interpret pneumatic schematics.
  • Experience with rigging/lifting techniques.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
  • Ability to occasionally work overtime, including weekends as required.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization.
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.