Hunterwood Careers

Assembly Technician - Millwright, Cochrane, Alberta

As an Assembly Technician at Hunterwood you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of Hunterwood projects – component assembly, hydraulic systems and electrical systems.

This is a position in which international travel is required. Employee must maintain a valid passport and ability to travel to remain eligible for this position. Up to 50% travel time could be expected during busy intervals.

Position Requriements:

• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks, and forklifts, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic systems and programmable logic controls
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
• Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during maintenance or set-up of machinery
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
• Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation by using hand and power tools and welding equipment
• Perform QC of work to ensure Hunterwood standards are being kept
• Build according to parameters described in drawing packages
• Comply with all stated safety obligations as outline in AB OHS ACT, Regulations, and Safety Code
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times when required to do so and work in a safe manner that prevents opportunity for accidents
• Participate in safety meetings and briefings and contribute to a positive safe and healthy work environment by taking a proactive role in safety
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Skills Required:

• Strong mechanical, millwright, and manufacturing background, as well as a knowledge of hydraulics an asset.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for 4-6 weeks at a time.
• Ability to maintain a valid passport
• Valid Covid-19 Vaccination for International Travel
• Willingness to travel 35-50%of the time

Other:

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as RRSP matching program. For more information about Hunterwood Technologies, visit our website at www.hunterwood.com. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Electrical & Automation Designer, Cochrane, Alberta

The Electrical & Automation Designer is responsible for contributing to the electrical and automation functions of Hunterwood presses and accessories, including new designs and installation & service support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Depending on experience level and particular project assignments, duties may include the following:

• Contribute to ensuring customer/market requirements and expectations are accurately reflected in documentation and met by designs
• Determine or propose required specifications of electrical components to cost-effectively fulfill functions required by design intent
• Create and maintain accurate specifications and schematics for all aspects of the electrical and control systems
• Design, implement, & maintain efficient and robust equipment automation programs
• Create and implement clear and logical control screens for operator interfaces
• Contribute to functional safety of machine designs through design and programming choices
• Coordinate with mechanical and hydraulic design disciplines for effective integration of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aspects of systems
• Contribute to compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Create and maintain clear documentation of work
• Manage time and projects effectively, in line with priorities and strategic objectives communicated by management
• Provide support to panel shop for assembly of electrical panels and interpretation of documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma, degree, or related experience in a field related to electrical engineering technology, instrumentation, automation, or electrical drafting
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic to intermediate skills in the Microsoft Office Suite

Other:

Regular local and international travel will be required to support equipment installation, commissioning or service.

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as RRSP matching program. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Electrical Control System & Automation Team Lead, Cochrane, Alberta

The Team Lead of the electrical design and automation group is responsible for developing, reviewing, and executing the electrical design concepts and automation software for all equipment manufactured or designed by Hunterwood. Develops, integrates, implements and optimizes automation controls for mechanical systems. Produces and keeps current documentation for control systems. Field implementation, Field diagnostics and repair as required. Supervises, reviews, and directs work of EITs and junior electrical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The leader of the product development team responsible for development of the control system of Hunterwood projects. Develop electrical schematics, termination diagrams and accompanying documentation. Update and check HMI software, configure MCC, PLC, Factory Network devices and HMI’s, installations and commissioning.

General:

• Understand customer/market requirements and expectations, and contribute as needed to ensure these are accurately reflected in scoping and design intent documentation
• Determine required specifications of electrical components to cost-effectively fulfill functions required by design intent
• Create and maintain accurate specifications and schematics for all aspects of the electrical and control systems
• Design, implement, & maintain efficient and robust equipment automation programs
• Create and implement clear and logical control screens for operator interfaces
• Understand safety risks and hazards associated with commissioning and operation of Hunterwood equipment, and provide reasonable and effective mitigation and protection measures through design and programming choices, hazard/risk assessments, incident investigations, and resolution of safety concerns
• Coordinate with mechanical and hydraulic design disciplines for effective integration of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aspects of systems
• Understand and comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards
• Create and maintain clear documentation of work
• Develop standard written protocols for control system designs, revision control
• Facilitate and manage feedback from electrical assembly staff for continuous improvement
• Electrical assembly, installation, and testing when necessary
• Foster and maintain professional work standards, including adherence to APEGA practice standards

Scheduling/Planning

• Manage team’s time and projects effectively, in line with priorities and strategic objectives communicated by management
• Provide routine status and schedule updates
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Education/Skills:

• P. Eng (required)

Other:

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as RRSP matching program. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Electrical Assembly Technician, Cochrane, Alberta

Responsible for electrical panel assembly and electrical system installation on Hunterwood projects, including Quality control and safe work practices. Expected to value teamwork and team success, commit to high productivity, and meet aggressive timelines to ensure operational success.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Standard Tasks

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work requirements
• Panel Building, box construction & installation on project equipment
• Conduit assembly, wire pulling, terminating
• Device installation including proxies, valve cords, proxy cords, other sensors
• Any necessary fabrication for electrical components.
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions
• Cross-functional mechanical assembly as shop demand requires
• Keep a clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Equipment installation & commissioning at customer site
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for 2-4 weeks at a time; maintain a valid passport

Safety:

• Wear appropriate PPE at all times and work in a safe manner according to internal policies
• Participate in safety meetings and briefings.
• Contribute to a positive safe and healthy work environment by taking a proactive role in safety.
• Learn to operate all equipment in your scope properly and safely.

Monitor/Quality Control:

• Performing Quality Control on all panels, boxes, and terminations
• Ensure that all parts and assembled systems that are manufactured in house are built to Hunterwood standards

Other duties as required and assigned

Education:

• Journeyman Electrican
• WHIMIS, Forklift Safety course, in house training on equipment

Other:

Travel required, up to 20%, some International.

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as RRSP matching program. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Shop Production Coordinator, Cochrane Alberta

As Production Coordinator you are responsible for the release of Press project documents including the management of press documentation.

Special designation: SAP Master User

SAP Master users are required to provide training on an as need basis to employees of Hunterwood.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage SAP production modules.
• Maintain press project documentation files and folders.
• Manage and execute the release of bill of materials for procurement.
• Maintain Production Chart (Design Tree) and flag anomalies for resolution.
• Manage, process, and track Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in an expediated manner.
• Close, manage, track, and archive project binders/documents in SAP upon completion of project build.
• Work with the warehouse to resolve inventory discrepancies from production as required.
• Maintain project documentation for reporting and analytical purposes.
• Identify, define, and implement process improvements within your responsible areas.
• Maintain positive working relationships across departments to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Provide SAP Training as required.
• Support service and maintenance projects as required.
• Commit to plant safety procedures.
• Adhere to schedules and timelines
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Project Management preffered
• Strong SAP Knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft office
• Proficient Customer Service skills

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as RRSP matching program. For more information about Hunterwood Technologies, visit our website at www.hunterwood.com. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Packaging Service Technician, Ellensburg WA, USA

As a Service Technician, reporting to the Operations Manager, US, you will work as part of our local team to support Hunterwood customers throughout the Washington region with their packaging machine maintenance programs. Experience with troubleshooting, machine maintenance and PLC’s will be critical in the success of the role.

This position is expected to be available Monday to Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm and as needed for after hour’s calls (cell phone/laptop provided).

Responsibilities & Duties:

Technical field work

• Maintain strapping and wrapping equipment
• Implement start-up procedures for equipment
• Testing and commissioning of equipment on-site
• Extract or interpret electrical and schematic drawings from third parties and integrate systems into our production lines
• Install & upgrade work as required
• Phone/online troubleshooting on customer’s equipment
• Warranty support for customer’s equipment
• Customer training for Operators and Maintenance
• Shop service work as required

Organization

• Proper documentation of customer calls and feedback on issue resolution

Monitor / Quality Control

• Monitor the running time, down time, and errors on the Hunterwood machines
• Optimizing machine productivity
• Observe, document, and log equipment deficiencies as necessary based on site visits, factory equipment inspections, and customer feedback.

Safety

• Safety of Hunterwood Equipment
• Ensuring all Hunterwood equipment is kept up to proper safety standards by
• completing site surveys and safety evaluations in conjunction with customers while at site.
• Ensure equipment is not modified from original design intent without the approval of Design and Management – particularly when it involves any safety system or change in general function of a specific device.
• Follow standard written protocols for our control system designs, revision control and safety.
• Ensure that you comply with all safety legislation and regulations.
• You must wear appropriate PPE when necessary

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PLC’s and control systems a plus.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems a plus.
• Be able to read hydraulic/Electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Moderate understanding of electrical systems.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Other:

Hunterwood offers a competitive compensation program including health, dental and wellness benefits as well as a 401k matching program. For more information about Hunterwood Technologies, visit our website at www.hunterwood.com. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

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Hunterwood wishes to thank everyone for their application, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.