Automation Technician

About Medicom

Do you think you have what it takes to work in an organization where creativity, ambition and initiative are valued, and where integrity drives everything we do?

Medicom has been in business for over 35 years and has retained its entrepreneurial spirit. By working with us, you will have the opportunity to get involved, make a real impact and contribute to the continued growth of the company. We live our values every day by focusing on customer satisfaction while promoting teamwork, accountability and empathy.

Our team loves challenges and a fast-paced environment. You will have the flexibility to manage work and a personal life, as well as your own personal well‑being. We offer an attractive compensation package with benefits.

The Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated systems used in the continuous production of nitrile examination gloves. This includes high-speed dipping lines, chemical dosing systems, curing ovens, stripping systems, conveyors, robotics, vision inspection, and packaging automation. The role ensures maximum uptime, process reliability, and compliance with safety and quality standards (ISO 13485, GMP).

This is a newly created position to support our operational ramp‑up. We are currently aiming to fill this role in summer 2026, with an anticipated start around July/August 2026.

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo systems, including Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 and Omron Sysmac
• Maintain and modify PLC/HMI programs, I/O systems, and control panels
• Diagnose faults in sensors, actuators, temperature/pressure transmitters, and instrumentation
• Calibrate process instruments, including temperature, level, flow, pH, and conductivity
• Maintain communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus

• Support automated dipping lines, including former chain systems, coagulant tanks, latex/nitrile tanks, leaching tanks, and curing ovens
• Maintain automated chemical dosing and mixing systems
• Troubleshoot oven temperature controls and curing systems
• Maintain glove stripping, counting, stacking, and packaging automation
• Support vision inspection systems for pinhole detection and quality control
• Maintain conveyors, robotics, and case packers in the packaging area
• Assist maintenance, production, and engineering teams with active troubleshooting

• Execute PM programs on automation and instrumentation
• Analyze downtime trends and implement corrective actions
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for process and equipment failures
• Recommend automation upgrades to improve uptime and efficiency

• Ensure all work complies with Ontario Electrical Safety Code and plant safety standards
• Work in compliance with GMP and ISO 13485 requirements
• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures
• Support audits and documentation for regulated medical device production

• Work with Engineering and CI teams on process optimization
• Assist with new equipment commissioning and line start‑ups
• Improve reliability of dipping line speed, temperature consistency, and defect detection

May include other related duties as required, provided such duties are reasonable and consistent with the employee’s qualifications and role responsibilities.

• Diploma or Certificate in Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Instrumentation and Control Technician 447A
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial automation in a continuous manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and instrumentation, including Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 and Omron Sysmac
• Experience with process control systems, including temperature, flow, pH, conductivity, and chemical dosing
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus
• Familiarity with CMMS systems
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify root causes and restore equipment safely and…