Job Category: Technicians/Technologist
Location: Cobourg, ON
Work Contract: Temp Full-Time H (K5)
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Cameco Fuel Manufacturing is seeking a temporary Controls Systems Technologist to join our manufacturing automation team. This entry-level position offers extensive mentorship and training opportunities, with a focus on developing expertise in factory automation development, design, and execution. The temporary term is expected to be for approximately 12 months and is straight day shift.
Position and Responsibilities
Provide day to day support of the existing manufacturing control systems, production loss tracking system, and infrastructure, including but not limited to SCADA, PLC, HMI and SQL software and factory automation hardware such as robotics, CNC controls, motion hardware and various sensors.
Education and Qualifications
Requirements of the position:
- Three-year diploma in Electrical or Electromechanical Technology
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with automation equipment
- Basic understanding of PLC programming concepts
- Familiarity with industrial automation principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Basic understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols
- Basic Python programming knowledge
- Understanding of software development fundamentals
- Strong commitment to learning and professional development
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Assets:
- Basic knowledge of Rockwell Automation PLCs, motion systems, statistical analysis and data visualization
- Familiarity with Ignition SCADA software, database concepts, SQL, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Understanding of manufacturing metrics (OEE, downtime tracking), and lean manufacturing principles
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), and equipment reliability concepts
- Knowledge of software development best practices
- Enthusiasm for industrial automation
- Strong desire to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to manufacturing excellence
- Attention to detail and safety consciousness
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
- Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
- Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
- Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- RRSP and RPP matching program
- Career development opportunities
- Salary range: $71,750.00 - $98,190.00
Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply. Applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.
Req ID # 40793
Competition number: CFM 25-06
Posted: February 07, 2025
Posting end date: February 20, 2025
The physical and psychological safety of our employees is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity. Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request. Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment. Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.
