Automation Specialist

Company Description National Molding LLC, founded in 1955, is a global leader in tight-tolerance, custom thermoplastic molding and assembly, operating four plants in three countries with extensive injection molding capacity. The company’s facilities in Miami Lakes and Largo, Florida; Toronto, Ontario; and Shanghai, China provide 370,000 square feet of production space and 240 machines capable of molding components through complex sub- and final assemblies. National Molding serves diverse markets including automotive, consumer, industrial, life sciences, and tactical, with North American production supporting customers focused on reshoring and secure, tariff-resilient supply chains. The organization offers advanced technologies such as hetero-cavity molding, insert and over-molding, high-temperature molding at tight tolerances, scientific injection molding, ultrasonic welding, and clean room molding for medical and critical components. With in-house tooling capabilities and expertise in metal-to-plastic conversion and tool transfer programs, National Molding is committed to being the solutions provider of choice for precision injection-molded and assembled products while investing in the technical growth of its team.

Purpose and Scope

The Automation Specialist is responsible to design, install, maintain, program and troubleshoot new and

existing automated equipment throughout the facility.

Core Competencies

· Customer Focus · Leadership & Training

· IATF16949 ISO14001 standards · Organizational and people skills

· Verbal and Written Communication · 8D problem solving and writing 8D reports

· Root-cause analysis · Mechanical

· Ability to multi-task · Electrical

Key Responsibilities

· Set-up, maintain, program, trouble shoot and repair all automated equipment

· Coordinate review of all assigned jobs with the Technical Supervisor, ME, and project Management

· Configure and program all system software as required

· Provide paperwork as required to document programming, wiring and work instructions

· Coordinate and provide training for any new automation system

· Be aware of all OSHA requirements that may pertain to assigned projects

· Report/ rectify immediately any safety issues

· Ensure the safety, reliability and effectiveness of all automated equipment

· Trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits on various types of equipment

· Perform continuous improvement activities of all automation (i.e. Cycle Time / Down Time)

· Design/build automated fixtures

· Making the deadlines for any automation project staying late working weekends if required

· Ensuring automation is reliable, effective and Safe

· Complete routine paperwork as required

Knowledge & Skill

· Injection Molding Knowledge

· Three (3) year diploma in Electro-Mechanical Technology

· Good English communication skills

· Good organizational skills

· Minimum 5 years maintenance experience or equivalent

· Knowledge of lock out procedures

· Ability to drive forklift

· Proficient in P.L.C., Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Low voltage electrical/electronics

· Ability to read blueprints

· Awareness of all safety policies and procedures

Training and Development Opportunities

· OHSA – Ontario Health & Safety Act requirements

· WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

· Robotics and Software