Robotics Technician - Level 1

**About us**
Spence corrosion Services Ltd. is a small business in Nisku, AB. We are fun, challenging, and innovative.
Our work environment includes:
- Regular social events
- Casual work attire
- Growth opportunities
- Lively atmosphere
**Job description**
Working closely with the Operation and Research teams, you will support field operations by becoming a technical expert on a variety of robotic equipment. You will operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment in a fast-paced environment.
**Responsibilities**:
- Travel between the office and client facilities to perform robotic operations
- Client site locations vary from out-of-province to out-of-country
- Work within confined spaces and at heights
- Able to handle heavy loads
- Identify and troubleshoot robotic equipment problems to minimize down time during field operations
- Maintain and repair existing equipment to ensure efficient operation
- Communicate status of project and tasks by creating and producing reports and or presentations
- Assist with training field personnel as required and provide technical insights and knowledge transfer
- Document field acquired data and design improvement on existing or newly developed equipment
- Read schematics drawings, layouts, data and process sheets to perform testing, build fixtures, analyze and trouble-shoot equipment
- Installs and validates equipment and processes during missions to improve yield and/or reduce project time following the established validation procedure
- Available to work shiftwork and support preventative maintenance or mobilization preparations on weekends
- Promote and support Continuous Improvement activities
- Simulate and troubleshoot robotic equipment
- Contributes/fosters Health &
Safety
- Monitors existing processes and makes recommendations for improvement
- Involved in new processes
- Submit forms on time and maintain all paperwork for time tracking, mission data acquisitions, maintenance logs, and projects details
- Assist with project robotic activities (controls, electrical, mechanical and project management) through to project completion
- General working hours are Mon - Fri 8am - 4:
30pm i.E. 40 hour week but should be flexible to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as needed
**Experience and Qualifications**:
- 3-4 years’ experience mechanical/electro mechanical maintenance/installation (it is not necessary to be licensed)
- Prior blasting and coating experience and the handling of blasting and coating equipment is an asset.
- Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Engineering Technology or related field is an asset
- Ability to read mechanical schematics and prints
- Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities
- Quality Control background with expertise in problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
- Able to follow directions regarding robotic activities and assist the team where required
- Proficiency with MS office, Strong computer skills are required
- Experience using hand tools and machineries
- Support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole
- Knowledge of CAD would be an asset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of experience and travel between sites when required
- Must qualify for insurance with our company's fleet insurance program
- Flexible to work extended or after hours (when required)
- Manual dexterity, ability to work without constant supervision, ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in primarily a stand-up environment
- Good work history/references needed
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Must have a valid passport
- Must live near Edmonton area
**Disclaimer**:
The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
Work remotely
- No
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$25.00-$30.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nisku, AB T9E 7P4:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to travel to other countries for Work related purposes such as performing Work at client sites, participate in Tradeshows, Events and Conferences?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75%