Rig Setup PA

Join Our Team as a Rig Setup Production Associate at Johnson Electric! Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $28.02 to $39.18 per hour Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Rotating shifts and overtime as required As our next Rig Setup Production Associate, you’ll join the Operations team and help improve manufacturing throughput by optimizing production processes. You’ll set up and maintain mechanical and hydraulic presses, troubleshoot equipment and quality issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Why You’ll Love Working Here • Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities through training programs and workshops • Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged • Employee Empowerment: Work in a culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions • Career Advancement: Explore clear career paths and advancement opportunities within the company • Recognition Programs: Be recognized and rewarded for your achievements and contributions What You’ll Be Doing: • Set up, monitor, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic presses in accordance with established procedures. • Improve operational throughput by monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes. • Troubleshoot and resolve automation, throughput, and product-quality issues. • Document changes to setpoints, programs, and process parameters using the Process Change Log, master programs, and RID systems. • Perform preventive maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. • Clean equipment and complete minor repairs to minimize unplanned production interruptions. • Identify non-standard operating conditions and communicate concerns to Production Supervisors for resolution. • Review process sheets, general assembly drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation to understand and complete job requirements. • Support the efficient use of tooling, labour, materials, and energy to help control operating expenses. • Monitor production processes and take proactive measures to maintain output and product quality. • Provide guidance and training to Production Associates to support production and quality requirements. • Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. • Follow Johnson Electric policies and support all Safety and Environmental requirements. • Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements. • Perform other related duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For: • Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. • Three to five years of related experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment. • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, process sheets, assembly drawings, and technical documentation. • Demonstrated experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives. • Computer proficiency and the ability to accurately document process changes. • Effective written and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization. • High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation. • Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control. Bonus Points If You Have: • Experience setting up or operating coining presses. • Experience setting multilevel die sets. • Familiarity with CNC and sequence controls. • Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment. • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance and preventive maintenance practices. How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can’t wait to meet you! What We Offer: Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process. 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.