Active Exhaust Corp. Looking for Robotic Weld Technician at Ontario Full Time

Active Exhaust Corp. is a leader in the design, test, and manufacture of exhaust systems for a broad range of global customers. With more than 550 employees worldwide – many of whom have been with our company for over 30 years—our global footprint ensures we can execute through state-of-the-art processes within North America, Europe, and South and East Asia.

As a world leader in the design and manufacturing industry, Active Exhaust is seeking an eager and enthusiastic Robotic Weld Technician for our Afternoon Shift to join our successful Toronto team immediately. We are looking for a talent with solid professional skills.      

Position Overview:

The Robotic Weld Technician/Afternoon Shift is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving AEC robotic weld cells and automated work centers while ensuring that systems and processes are in place to meet and exceed AEC’s quality and production objectives safely and efficiently.

This position will report to the Facilities/Maintenance Manager.   

Hours of work: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

What you will be doing:

• Program, maintain, troubleshoot, and monitor robotic MIG welders & automated work centers. Debug, program and edit robot path/weld parameters, repair, and replace damaged components such as weld guns, troubleshoot and develop root cause analysis of machine and welder issues. Document changes/modifications and obtain quality sign-off to validate changes.

• Set up robotic MIG welders and obtain first off

• Collaborate with tool maker/jig technician and recommend/implement solutions to resolve part quality issues to meet internal/customer specifications

• Inspects welded joints and conducts tests to ensure welds meet company standards and customer job specifications

• Replace welding consumables such as MIG weld tips, wire barrels, diffusers, and nozzles as needed

• Troubleshoot & fix part sensing/clamping issues. Replace sensors, and cables and perform PLC program/logic troubleshooting.

• Verify and maintain sufficient supplies corresponding to the production schedule and inform the manager on what supplies require replenishing

• Maintain steady production flow to meet shift production targets throughout the department during the shift

• Collaborate with the manufacturing engineer for bottleneck analysis, cycle time reduction, throughput/OEE improvement initiatives

• Conductive preventative maintenance and repairs as required

• Optimize the use of consumables to look for better products or optimize the process

• Conduct training for shop floor associates as required

• Contribute to ideas to automate manual operations, assist, and present ROI (return on investment) studies for justification and approval

• Participate and contribute in cross-functional APQP meetings to provide input in DFM and GDT analysis, PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, DOE’s, poka-yoke, error-proof plans, root cause analysis, lessons learned

• Contribute to equipment design reviews with assigned manufacturing engineer and supplier(s) using AEC standard Design Review and Sign Off Checklist to record open issues and follow up for successful closure

• Participate and contribute to assigned manufacturing engineer with all equipment sample runs at the supplier(s) and at AEC to ensure a successful run at rate milestone completion based on TAKT time, internal AQPQ and customer PPAP requirements and standards

• Assist in evaluating equipment trial runs and buy-offs with assigned manufacturing engineer for new equipment and retrofits and ensure run and rate, PPH and essential safety regulations are met per AEC, OHSA, ESA and CSA standards.

• Conduct training for associates on new equipment and processes, monitor progress and ensure timely and effective handover to production and maintenance using AEC standard Machine Handover Checklist

• Participate in process and equipment root cause analysis initiatives and implement solutions to improve and sustain OEE to AEC standards

• Maintain an open issues matrix for assigned projects and tasks and ensure timely completion as agreed with the direct manager

• Lead and participate in 8D, 5 Why’s, RCA, and CI meetings for customer complaints, and failures and provide appropriate input to resolve issues

• Support the implementation of best practices for the department and the development, monitoring and application of KPIs (productivity, cost, quality, safety)

• Other duties as required               

What you bring along:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Technologist Diploma in Robotics, Automation, or Mechatronics

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt desirable

• Must have (5) years of verifiable experience in troubleshooting and programming GMAW welding process, robots & automated work centers

• Intermediated skills in blueprint reading and interpreting welding symbols, specifications

• Hands-on experience in pneumatics and electro-mechanical devices

• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes

• Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes

• Knowledge of MS Office packages (word, excel, PowerPoint)

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Solid technical communication skills, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision

• Able to work under extreme demands and tight schedules

• Able to accept directions and change directions as required

• Excellent English language, communication, and presentation skills (both verbal and written)

• Basic understanding of WHMIS, IMDS, Ergonomics, Healthy and Safety regulations

• Some travel may be required

Other details:

Our team includes members with a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We understand that your work at Active should support you no matter your current situation, and we offer several benefits to ensure that your work is fulfilling while respecting your work-life balance:

• Competitive compensation and vacation packages based on current industry norms

• Group health benefits

• RRSP matching

• Advancement opportunities and lateral movement based on personal interest and qualification

Contact:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To be considered, candidates must be able eligible to work in Canada.

If you are interested in applying, please send us your resume demonstrating your qualifications, skills, and experience.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Active is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural or national background, marital status, disability status, and any other basis protected by Ontario law.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Active Exhaust provides accommodation support throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

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