Automation and Robotics Technician - Apprentice - JMP Solutions, a Convergix Company

Automation & Robotics Technician - Apprentice

London, ON

Systems

Who is the Systems Team?

We are problem solvers who automate and improve manufacturing processes through innovative projects. Speed, precision, flexibility, adaptivity, and tenacity are traits that our people share with the robotic systems we create. With an intense focus on customer experience, we are growing rapidly and constantly evolving. 

Our team members tackle challenging robotic pick-and-place, packaging, palletizing, assembly, and quality inspection applications for clients across North America in multiple industries. Typical projects range between 3-12 months in duration, $100k to $10M+ in value, and 3 to 20 awesome team members you can count on.

Click here to see a JMP Solution in action: https://www.youtube.com/@jmpsolutions

What would a typical day be like?

As an Automation & Robotics Technician Apprentice, you will contribute to multiple projects daily.  Working with the Shop Supervisor, you will provide input into mechanical designs to increase ease of build, functionality and maintenance.  You will contribute to the overall design of fixtures, tooling, end effectors and cell layouts in a collaborative environment.  Complete assembly (mechanical and/or electrical) of machine components and perform onsite troubleshooting and adjustment and service work for JMP’s automation systems. As the subject matter expert, you will provide input into appropriate solutions relating to rework items and offer cost reduction and improvement suggestions around the company’s internal standards.

• Learn how to execute various phases of machine construction
• Learn how to assemble from drawings/verbal instruction
• Record changes to machine parts and assemblies
• Fill in commissioning reports, organize prints for job
• Learn how to debug/trouble shoot machinery with engineering as necessary
• Learn how to machine parts and create assembly modifications, interfacing with other departments as needed
• Install and service machines when needed
• Must be able to travel as per project requirements

What qualifies you for this opportunity?

• Apprentice electrician, apprentice millwright or a technician/technologist/engineer with a penchant for hands on work.
• Working with your hands is second nature, you have a natural talent for assembly and/or wiring of machine components.
• Willing to learn pneumatic design and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical devices
• Basic Mechanical/Electrical knowledge and experience (design, tooling, fixtures, experience with a machine builder, etc.)
• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude

• Basic knowledge in the proper use and selection of tools and equipment
• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; Controls Specialists at JMP should have the ability to travel within the US and Canada

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required for the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Occasionally lifts or move up to 40 pounds

JMP Solutions (a Convergix Company)

Founded in 1987, JMP is an automation systems integrator offering solutions to diverse industrial and consumer end markets. It designs, engineers, and integrates hardware and software to automate its customers’ manufacturing and production facilities. Headquartered in London, Ontario, with an established North American footprint consisting of 17 office locations across the U.S. and Canada, the Company’s multi-geographic branch model provides it with a strategic advantage over smaller, sub-regional competitors, allowing it to provide targeted, local support while also growing with its blue-chip customer base across geographies and applications. We are certified as a “Great Place to Work” in both Canada and US. We have also been awarded one of the “Top 50 Best Workplaces Canada” nine (9) times, including Best Workplaces for Inclusion, for Women and Professional Services 2021 and 2022.

What does JMP Offer You?

Here at JMP, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

• $25-$32/hr
• Health
• Dental coverage
• RRSP Matching / 401K Matching
• and more!
   

ABOUT CONVERGIX AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

Convergix Automation Solutions is a Global Systems Integrator specializing in custom automated manufacturing systems including, robotics, controls, material handling, information and software systems, process automation in a variety of manufacturing industries. With over 900 employees, 25+ Locations worldwide and $300M in Sales, Convergix is growing organically as well through acquisition to become a leading $1B Automation Integration global partner.  We are a single source automation solutions provider that leverages the geography, technology, industry expertise and capacity of the entire Convergix portfolio across the entire value chain for our customers in a diverse set of industries.

Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are our foundational concepts on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

JMP Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.