Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Technician – Finishing at Johnson Electric!
Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $58,000-$65,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Rotating Shifts and Overtime as Required
As our next Manufacturing Technician – Finishing , you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing finishing and machining processes to improve throughput, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency. Your expertise in CNC programming, automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, tooling, and process troubleshooting will be crucial in reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement across our operations.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Work with advanced CNC machining, grinding, heat-treatment, robotics, and automated inspection systems
Play a key role in improving equipment reliability, throughput, and product quality
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
Apply your technical expertise to complex process and equipment challenges
Participate in preventive maintenance, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives
Grow your career within a global manufacturing organization
What You’ll Be Doing:
Improve operational throughput by monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes
Document changes to machine setpoints, programs, and operating parameters
Reduce downtime by executing preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance activities
Identify nonstandard operating conditions and recommend resolution options to Production Supervisors and Team Leaders
Optimize the use of tooling, labor, materials, and energy to reduce operating expenses
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot fixtures and tooling for CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and grinding machines
Support special-purpose equipment, including induction heat-treatment cells, CNC grinders, deburring machines, washers, and automated nondestructive testing cells
Troubleshoot industrial automation and robotic systems, including Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA equipment
Program, operate, and troubleshoot Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma CNC control systems
Support machining equipment such as Shimada and EMAG lathes and SW machining centers
Provide technical troubleshooting and repair support to minimize equipment downtime
Improve machine maintainability, reliability, and overall operational performance
Ensure operational quality and efficiency targets are consistently achieved
Verify that appropriate safety controls and requirements are implemented on each machine
Review blueprints, GD&T requirements, measurement results, and CMM reports to ensure product conformity
Apply structured problem-solving techniques, including the 5 Whys, to identify and resolve equipment and process issues
Train and provide technical guidance to other team members
Maintain accurate equipment documentation and record retention
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all applicable Quality, Safety, and Environmental requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
Diploma as a 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
Advanced experience programming and operating CNC machines using Fanuc, Okuma, and Siemens control systems
Familiarity with Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA robotics, including programming and troubleshooting
Strong experience with CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, grinding machines, and automated production equipment
Excellent blueprint-reading skills, including a strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Ability to use precision measurement equipment, inspect parts against engineering drawings, and interpret CMM reports
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