Automation Specialist Contract Port Perry

Maple Leaf Foods

port perry, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 03, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Automation Specialist is responsible for supporting automation actions for the plant, including system backups, disaster recovery, production support, department training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Automation/Controls Specialist will play a key role in supporting the plant to improve equipment efficiency and optimize manufacturing effectiveness. Base salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD annually. Responsibilities

Primary Support for distributed, local process control and monitoring automation systems Effectively troubleshoot any HMI, PLC, Remote IO, VFD, electronic control-related and communication network issues within the facility Provide input on equipment installation, total predictive/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA, PCS, MES, BAS systems Maintain plant control and monitoring automation systems by updating documentation and keeping current backups of all machine and robot related control systems Maintain asset center re...