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The Electrician position, under limited direction, installs, maintains, test, troubleshoots and repairs industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. Primarily accountable for interpreting architectural drawings and electrical code specifications and form and test electrical circuits to ensure health and safety regulations. In addition, assure proper functioning and illumination of electrical equipment and work on equipment such as electrical transmission lines, motors, generators, distribution and plant equipment.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Oversee inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with Ontario Electrical Standards Act.

· Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components as needed.

· Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.

· Update and log electrical changes.

· Maintain needed spares and purchase material in the most cost effective manner.

· Evaluate power for new equipment and connect to the Ontario Electrical Code.

· Complete interface to CNC equipment.

· Coordinate with all plant services and contractors as needed.

· Train and direct electrical employees and ensure they perform to required standards.

· Interpret information from pre-maintenance work orders to determine the location and appropriate work necessary.

· Take measurements using high voltage testing equipment.

Credentials

· Able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications.

· Technical school training and has completed the apprenticeship program.

· Licensed electrician (309A).

· Minimum two years of previous related experience.

· Able to read schematic drawings in order to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

· Ability to troubleshoot and determine resolutions when encountering malfunctions in equipment.

· Knowledge of phone systems, network cabling, security systems, door access systems and video surveillance systems is an asset.

· Able to work rotating shifts and weekend work, as needed.

· Travel may be required between Guelph facilities.

Desired Characteristics

· Ability to work independently, in addition, work as part of a team that includes other tradespeople and professionals to install, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment.

· Receive in-house safety training to update certifications such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

301 Massey Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1B2, CA

Reports to the Materials Supervisor and provides support to the Material Coordinators. The Material Planner & Inventory Specialist supports the full cycle of supply chain and maintains inventory for the Material department.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

·        Promotes an environment of opportunity and mutual respect

·        Responds to stakeholders and cross functional departments in a timely fashion

·        Communicates effectively

·        Dedicates their time and resources to meet results

Credentials

·        Completion of High School Diploma or Equivalent

Desired Characteristics

·        Detailed oriented,

·        Superb communication skills both verbal and written

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

You will play a key role in supporting our production and shipping team in a fast-paced work environment. Your function as a tow motor operator will be to support the production lines, load, unload and move materials as needed throughout the facility 

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability and advancement opportunities.

We Offer
 
 

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums & Production Bonus
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

 
Requirements
 

• Completion High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensed to operate a tow motor and propane
• Good time management skills to prioritize assignments delegated by your Supervisor
• Experience is an asset

 
Why Linamar
 
 

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The responsible candidate will work with more senior engineers to study, develop, and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity. Provide support in the design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, welding/brazing, assembly, and material handling.

Responsibility

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all required tools and documentation required in the plant for production run jobs are available.
• Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.
• Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.
• Assist in defining the plant lay-out and enhance ergonomic requirements by establishing programs, conducting studies.
• Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing equipment related to machining or assembly.
• Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties with existing and new projects while working with the manufacturing support staff.
• Interface with suppliers of raw materials and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.
• Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and productions or administrative systems.
• Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to endure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures; revise as needed.
• Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s and control plans. Ensure the process is capable of producing parts in print specifications.
• Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.
• Assist in the preparations of quotations and Participate in Customer Focus meetings.
• Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operations, and best practices.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree or diploma engineering or equivalent
• Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) would be an asset

Required Skills/Experience

• A minimum of up to three years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical logbooks which are then used as reference documents.
• Ability to discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.
• Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.
• Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to review scale drawings to ensure the proposed designs satisfy the clients requirements and comply with manufacturing capabilities.
• Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Possess excellent analytical skills to collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Ability to determine which materials and equipment to sue for projects and decide the appropriate codes and standards to apply when completing these projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to contact suppliers to verify product availability obtain equipment specifications and negotiate timely deliveries.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects, assume project management roles to coordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians, and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a team setting environment to interact with technicians or technologists for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications. Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining i.e. Microsoft Office, including Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Above average analytical and problem-solving skills and capable of working independently, multi-tasking, and organizing.
• Strong communication skills and flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Director of Materials Management will be responsible for overseeing the entire materials management function, including procurement, inventory control, and logistics. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective flow of materials throughout our supply chain, supporting our manufacturing operations, and meeting customer demands.

Responsibility

• Develop and provide operational level strategic direction for LNA Materials and Logistics teams. 
• Manage the planning and procurement processes across North America, by implementing and maintaining effective planning systems at LNA facilities. 
• Build and develop relationships with key customers and suppliers. 
• Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency situations. 
• Identify and challenge variables to the process (lead time, transit time, minimum order quantity, etc.) to ensure a lean procurement pipeline. 
• Work with facilities to optimize inventory on-hand levels to manage risk of potential over-stock and stock-out situations. 
• Support the review of customer EDI changes and identify concerns with planning errors that impact LNA operations. 
• Investigate and trial future materials system improvements (e.g., RFID, RPA’s, etc.)
• Track Tool usage vs theoretical across LNA plants to identify issues with over consumption early.
• Perform read across of identified best practices and CAT/PAT actions. 
• Lead LNA materials and work with Linamar Transportation is systematic cost savings initiatives on LNA logistics.
• Provide leadership and direction on the storage of production materials across LNA.
• Be the point of contact for all external warehouse occupancy.
• Assist LNA facilities with optimization of internal square footage and reduce external storage needs. 
• Collaborate with facilities to optimize the logistics pipeline of materials to maximize container quantities and minimize the amount of Linamar material in-transit at any point in time. 
• Support facilities material management through the audit of FIFO and material handling practices at LNA facilities and read across best practices. 

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in materials management, procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the automotive industry. 
• Proven track record of successfully managing materials management functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory management, and procurement processes. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. 
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management software. 
• In-depth knowledge of the Unites States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its implications for the automotive supply chain. 
• Ability to analyze data, identify needs and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. 
• Must be able to travel internationally. 

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric, SQL data warehouse, and Power BI. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining data pulls and ensuring data quality and integrity across various systems. Additionally, the role includes developing Power BI reports.

Responsibility

• Design, develop, and maintain data pulls using Microsoft Fabric.
• Manage and optimize SQL data warehouse solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Create complex Power BI data models and DAX queries to support business requirements.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency in Power BI reports.
• Train and support team members in using Power BI effectively.
• Develop complex SQL queries to extract, transform, and load data.
• Ensure data security and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.

Academic/Educational Requirements

The Preventative Maintenance Coordinator will act as the primary liaison person between maintenance and operations, while developing, coordinating, and monitoring preventative maintenance programs for the facility. Assist with the training of maintenance employees on the proper technique of preventative maintenance tasks and the importance of the program.

Performance Expectations

• Prepare preventative maintenance plans / instructions and schedules that are in sync with the organization’s maintenance goals and production requirements.
• Work order completion percentage ratio and PM recovery plan development.
• Assist with scheduling person power for regular PM activities.
• Coordinate planned downtimes to maximize MTBF and minimize MTTR and minimize interference with production schedules. 
• Estimate labour hours, tools, and resources needed to complete different work orders.
• Help with keeping an optimal stock of spare parts and materials required for PM in conjunction with the maintenance buyer.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance checklists and other standardized procedures in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.
• Develop maintenance KPI’s in conjunction with the maintenance manager that show quantifiable values indicating effective and efficient progress towards achieving maintenance objectives.
• Tracking and trending data to develop departmental metrics on percentage of work order completion; benchmarking; overtime; planned maintenance completed on time.
• Tracking deferred maintenance plans and development to reduce the backlog.
• Assist in planning of annual major shutdown activities, and weekend work as needed when production operations are not running and repairs or PM’s / TPM’s must be executed.

Credentials

Millwright 433A License Required or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desired Characteristics

Maintenance Software Knowledge (IFS an asset).

Establish/Adjust work schedules, and shift priorities.

Work order management data analysis and work efficiency.

Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and applicable maintenance software.

Strong mechanical skills.

What Linamar Has To Offer

·       Competitive Compensation

·       Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

·       Opportunities for career advancement.

·       Sustainability Counsel

·       Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

·       Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The selected candidate sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. May provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinists.

Position Summary

The selected candidate sets up, operates, and adjusts various types of conventional or automatic machines including lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other precision equipment. May provide technical leadership and assist in training less experienced machinists.

About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian global manufacturing company, offering stability a­nd advancement opportunities.

We Offer

·       Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages

·       Career Advancement & Training Opportunities

·       Shift Premiums & Production Bonus

·       Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

­Requirements

·       Completion of secondary school; or equivalent.

·       General machinist 429A or tool and die 420A license required

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a conventional machining environment.

·       Understand the production environment and how to prioritize the necessary tasks for completion.

Why Linamar

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The Human Resources Representative Position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating human resources and employee relations policies, programs and procedures and advise managers on personnel matters. Primarily accountable for involvement in staffing, benefits, orientation, training, compensation and employee relations. In addition, implement measures to increase employee morale, motivation and satisfaction, while reducing turnover. This position coaches managers and employees on policies, programs and procedures and assist managers and employees with performance management process.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Develops and administers Human Resources objectives and programs.

· Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of personnel policies, compensation and benefit programs and employee agreements.

· Plan and administer staffing, total compensation, training and career development, employee assistance, and employment equity.

· Manage and maintain human resources information on InfoHR.

· Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover and work related injuries.

· Represent organization at personnel related hearings and investigations.

· Implement succession planning initiatives consistent with future forecasted workforce needs.

· Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.

· Manage all WSIB claims and the Early and Safe Return to Work Program.

· Manage all Benefits programs [STD, LTD, Greenshield].

· Respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, agencies, or members of the business community.

· Present information to top management and/or public groups.

· Read application forms, resumes and cover letters from job applicants.

· Write policy papers to provide advice, guidance and recommendations on a wide variety of human resource matters.

· Prepare project costings with critical path information relating to money, people and time lines.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in a field related to personnel management such as business administration, industrial relations, commerce, or psychology or minimum two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combinations of education and experience

· Ability to read legislative documents relating to human rights or labour standards to comply with legal requirements.

· Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

· Experience with human resources information systems (such as InfoHR) considered an asset.

Desired Characteristics

· Through the provision of problem solving processes, assist teams to identify issues and to clarify how they may be resolved.

· Work independently to conduct research and develop policy papers and reports as needed.

· Work in a team environment when needed.

· Continuously learn to maintain a current knowledge of policies, procedures and industry practice and to upgrade computer skills.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Quality Engineer position, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine to moderately complex inspections and set quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials.  Primarily accountable for developing methods for testing, sampling, and training and evaluating production and recommend improvements. In addition, work with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Provide a means of communications directly with the customer in order to develop and supply a component which meets or exceeds the customer requirements.

· Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.

· Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.

· Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.

· Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.

· Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with requirements of the quality management system.

· Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports.

· Determine failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.

· Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.

· Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the overall activities of receiving and outgoing quality functions.

· Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.

· Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.

· Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.

· Preparation of reports for Quality Assurance.

· Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken and preventative measures needed.

· Ability to make presentations to management during meetings.

· Assess suitability of candidates for specific positions.

· Guide and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.

 Credentials

· Post-Secondary Education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or other related discipline.

· Minimum three years of related experience in quality assurance functions.

· Experience with APQP: Process Control Plans, PFMEA, Gauge Planning, and all levels of PPAP requirements.

· Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.

· Familiarity in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.

· Working knowledge in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s.

· Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

· Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications.

· Familiar with ISO and TS16949 quality standards.

· Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

150 Arrow Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1T4, CA