CAREERS
FIO Automotive Canada is part of Futaba Industrial Co. LTD. Our global organizations are part of Toyota, the largest automotive producer in the world.
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In the words of the former chairman of Toyota: “Before cars, make people.” Putting people first results in trusted relationships when everyone is treated the same way: our clients, suppliers, affiliates, team members and their families and the people who live in our community of Stratford.
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✓ Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment?
✓ Are you looking for opportunities for advancement?
Why Work at FIO | International, Innovative and Community-Orientated
At FIO, we strive for team member satisfaction. We hold events throughout the year that team members and their families can enjoy such as: Family Day, Open House, annual Golf Tournament and Children’s Christmas Party.
Supporting our local community is an important focus for FIO with the help from our team members and suppliers. We plan annual fundraising activities to support local businesses, charities, and programs such as the United Way, House of Blessing, Heart and Stroke, Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation, Stratford General Hospital Pediatric ward, and Nutrition program for local schools.
Open Positions
Summer Student - All positions
Learn MoreSummer Student - All positions
| Starting Wage: | $18.03/hr |
| Shift Premium: | $1.00/hr |
| Shift Rotation: | Days and Afternoon rotate two weeks at a time |
| Straight Midnight shift |
OVERTIME
Overtime - 1.5 x base rate of pay: After 38.33 hours in a week
Double time - 2.0 x base rate of pay: After 46 hours in a week
Major Responsibilities:
- Participate in shift start and end meetings with Area TL and Support team. Read and observe role assignment, change points and alerts posted. Sign alerts to acknowledge awareness.
- Follow Standardized Work instructions.
- Perform equipment start-up checks and document results.
- Inspect and report the safety of equipment, workplace conditions and activities including all accidents or near miss situations.
- Demonstrate and actively support safety and PPE standards.
- Complete all applicable checklists as well as other “off-line” rework as necessary.
- Isolate suspect or nonconforming product. Assist with sorting/identifying/repairing non-conforming product, investigating, and repairing root cause of non-conforming product.
- Complete Stamping Production reports.
- Complete “5S” tasks and TPM duties as required.
- Attend Department and Company communication meetings.
- Support flexible work schedules including reporting to work early and staying late as required to support startup and overtime periods. Support production on weekends as required.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan).
- Demonstrate an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance.
- Identify and communicate any potential non-conformances.
- Report concern and make suggestions for continual improvement “kaizen”. Participate in Kaizen implementation activities.
- Actively seek to complete training in a minimum of 5 roles within the stamping department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Achieve Grade 12 or equivalent
- Able to manually lift 12 kg repetitively and up to a maximum of 20kg periodically
- Possess good manual dexterity skill to handle tools and multiple components
- Possess good hand-eye co-ordination skills to set component in specific orientation
- Able to see defects with strong attention to abnormality
- Self-motivated to complete tasks in allotted time
- Accept redirection to different work assignment
- Accept constructive criticism and coaching
- Engage cooperatively with other team members
- Adapt to workplace changes to meet management objectives.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Production Operator - NOC B
Learn MoreStamping Production Team Member
| Starting Wage: | $18.03/hr |
| Shift Premium: | $1.00/hr |
| Shift Rotation: | Days and Afternoon rotate two weeks at a time |
| Straight Midnight shift |
OVERTIME
Overtime - 1.5 x base rate of pay: After 38.33 hours in a week
Double time - 2.0 x base rate of pay: After 46 hours in a week
Major Responsibilities:
- Participate in shift start and end meetings with Area TL and Support team. Read and observe role assignment, change points and alerts posted. Sign alerts to acknowledge awareness.
- Follow Standardized Work instructions.
- Perform equipment start-up checks and document results.
- Inspect and report the safety of equipment, workplace conditions and activities including all accidents or near miss situations.
- Demonstrate and actively support safety and PPE standards.
- Complete all applicable checklists as well as other “off-line” rework as necessary.
- Isolate suspect or nonconforming product. Assist with sorting/identifying/repairing non-conforming product, investigating, and repairing root cause of non-conforming product.
- Complete Stamping Production reports.
- Complete “5S” tasks and TPM duties as required.
- Attend Department and Company communication meetings.
- Support flexible work schedules including reporting to work early and staying late as required to support startup and overtime periods. Support production on weekends as required.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan).
- Demonstrate an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance.
- Identify and communicate any potential non-conformances.
- Report concern and make suggestions for continual improvement “kaizen”. Participate in Kaizen implementation activities.
- Actively seek to complete training in a minimum of 5 roles within the stamping department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Achieve Grade 12 or equivalent
- Able to manually lift 12 kg repetitively and up to a maximum of 20kg periodically
- Possess good manual dexterity skill to handle tools and multiple components
- Possess good hand-eye co-ordination skills to set component in specific orientation
- Able to see defects with strong attention to abnormality
- Self-motivated to complete tasks in allotted time
- Accept redirection to different work assignment
- Accept constructive criticism and coaching
- Engage cooperatively with other team members
- Adapt to workplace changes to meet management objectives.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Stamping Production - Press Operator, Crane & Catcher Roles
Learn MoreMaintenance Team Leader – STRAIGHT MIDNIGHTS
| Reports To: | Assistant Manager, Maintenance |
| Area of Accountability: | All Maintenance Team Member responsibilities and the following additional duties: |
- Coordinate daily activities of Maintenance Team Members as directed by Group Leader or Assistant Manager.
- Follow-up on status of Work Orders and PMs, including daily Maintenance paperwork, communicating issues as they occur
- Ensure daily downtime documentation is entered
- Identify and communicate to Management requirements for Overtime and assist in the coordination of job assignments
- Assist in researching required spare parts along with obtaining quotes
- Support Continuous Improvement/Preventive Maintenance
- Evaluate Maintenance systems, tools and equipment and implement improvements as necessary
- Monitor spare parts crib & Kanban quantities and complete support activities as necessary
- Meet with external contractors/vendors as needed to conduct inspections, parts evaluations etc.
- Provide support and maintain “5S” and TPM Standards in Production/Maintenance areas
- Assist in the area of Training:
- Develop/Modify Standard Trouble Shooting guides for common maintenance issues
- Train existing and new Team Members as needed
- Assist in tracking and updating of Maintenance Training Matrices
- Assist with the coordination of external training
- Support Communication Initiatives:
- Facilitate Maintenance Meetings as needed
- Attend Operations Meetings and update Team Members on daily plant activities
- Team Member Support
- Investigate and provide follow-up to Team Member’s issues and concerns
- Provide continuous support to Team Members, while acting and carrying on duties in a professional and courteous manner
- Monitor TMs adherence to established processes e.g. breakdown reports, effective updates etc.
- Support Health, Safety, & Environmental Programs
- Demonstrate and actively support safety and PPE standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan)
- Demonstrate an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance. Identify and communicate any potential non-conformances.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the significant environmental impacts of your work activities; follow work instructions to ensure positive environmental performance is sustained. Understand the consequences of deviating from them.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Robotic Technician certification, Manufacturing Technology diploma, Industrial Electrician or Millwright Status.
- Experience with 8-step or equivalent problem solving techniques
- Self -starter
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal.
- Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities.
- Proactive and goal-oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Good computer skills including, MS Outlook
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Learn MoreMaintenance Electrician
Reports To: Maintenance Group Leader
Area of Accountability:
Stamping presses, robots, cooling systems etc. Mechanical and electrical repairs for various manufacturing equipment and programing (PLC). Implementation of continuous improvement activities to equipment including verification and effectiveness of the change.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety rules, guidelines and uses appropriate PPE. Raises potential safety hazards to others as well as the equipment.
- Maintains excellent 5S conditions.
- Dis-assembles and assembles robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacing of circuit boards, sensors, controllers, servo motors (incl. encoders) as well as, mechanical components.
- Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
- Maintains repair & service reports (Daily Downtime Reports & Major Downtime Reports) of presses, robotic equipment and automated production systems.
- Installs, programs, or repairs programmable controllers, VFD’s etc.
- Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand & power tools.
- Terminates wire harnesses and other electrical installations.
- Develops, corrects and verifies robotic path motions to ensure safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
- Maintains and repairs building equipment including air compressor system, water treatment system, lighting etc.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts.
- Attends daily Start of Shift and End of Shift meetings for proper handover of shifts.
- Assists with 8-Step problem solving activities.
- Informs his/her Leader if equipment is down for more than 20 minutes (Escalation Process)
- Validates all repairs and Preventive Maintenance activities by performing the 5-Piece Validation check.
- Participates, develops and improves all PM activities.
- Works with contractors as necessary to implement new equipment or modify existing equipment.
- Be available for shift work and overtime as required.
- Supports and develops process improvements and Kaizen activities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance. Identifies and communicates any potential non-conformances.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Industrial Electrician, Demonstrated mechanical and electrical experience.
- Knowledge of Stamping processes an asset.
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal.
- Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities.
- Proactive and oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Tool & Die Maker
Learn MoreLogistics Team Member
Reports To: Logistics Group Leader
Major Responsibilities:
- Operate Lift Trucks and Tuggers safely and efficiently
- Receive and deliver materials to support production
- Load Tugger and Chuters with materials for production on schedule
- Report any material shortages or discrepancies
- Ensure performance of FIFO material rotation
- Collect and ship finish goods to customers as per schedule
- Assist in the performance of Chuter maintenance
- Inspect and report the safety of equipment, workplace conditions and activities including all accidents or near miss situations.
- Support flexible work schedules including reporting to work early and staying late as required to support startup and overtime periods
- Maintain “5S” and TPM Standards in all areas
- TM’s performance and attendance must be in good standing (not in corrective action process)
- Must have served one year in current position (may consider less)
- Strong manual material handling skills – able to manually lift heavy loads safely (15 kg)
- Strong attention to detail
- Self motivated, able to complete tasks in allotted time.
- Sound judgment in problem solving and establishing priorities
- Experience in operating lift trucks and tugger is considered an asset, but will train.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Industrial Millwright
Learn MoreIndustrial Electrician or Millwright
Reports To: Assistant Manager, Maintenance
Area of Accountability:
Stamping presses, robots, assembly lines, cooling systems etc. Mechanical and electrical repairs for various manufacturing equipment and programing (PLC). Implementation of continuous improvement activities to equipment including verification and effectiveness of the change.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety rules, guidelines and uses appropriate PPE. Raises potential safety hazards to others as well as the equipment.
- Maintains excellent 5S conditions.
- Dis-assembles and assembles robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacing of circuit boards, sensors, controllers, servo motors (incl. encoders) as well as, mechanical components.
- Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
- Maintains repair & service reports (Daily Downtime Reports & Major Downtime Reports) of presses, robotic equipment and automated production systems.
- Installs, programs, or repairs programmable controllers, VFD’s etc.
- Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand & power tools.
- Terminates wire harnesses and other electrical installations.
- Develops, corrects and verifies robotic path motions to ensure safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
- Maintains and repairs building equipment including air compressor system, water treatment system, lighting etc.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts.
- Attends daily Start of Shift and End of Shift meetings for proper handover of shifts.
- Assists with 8-Step problem solving activities.
- Informs his/her Leader if equipment is down for more than 20 minutes (Escalation Process)
- Validates all repairs and Preventive Maintenance activities by performing the 5-Piece Validation check.
- Participates, develops and improves all PM activities.
- Works with contractors as necessary to implement new equipment or modify existing equipment.
- Be available for shift work and overtime as required.
- Supports and develops process improvements and Kaizen activities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance. Identifies and communicates any potential non-conformances.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Industrial Electrician or Millwright. Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical experience.
- Must have either 309A or 442A electrical license
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal.
- Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities.
- Proactive and oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Industrial Electrician
Learn MoreIndustrial Electrician/Robotics Tech.
Reports To: Assistant Manager, Production
Area of Accountability:
Stamping presses, robots, cooling systems etc. Mechanical and electrical repairs for various manufacturing equipment and programing (PLC). Implementation of continuous improvement activities to equipment including verification and effectiveness of the change.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows all safety rules, guidelines and uses appropriate PPE. Raises potential safety hazards to others as well as the equipment.
- Maintains excellent 5S conditions.
- Dis-assembles and assembles robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacing of circuit boards, sensors, controllers, servo motors (incl. encoders) as well as, mechanical components.
- Performs preventive or corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
- Maintains repair & service reports (Daily Downtime Reports & Major Downtime Reports) of presses, robotic equipment and automated production systems.
- Installs, programs, or repairs programmable controllers, VFD’s etc.
- Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand & power tools.
- Terminates wire harnesses and other electrical installations.
- Develops, corrects and verifies robotic path motions to ensure safety, quality and equipment efficiency.
- Maintains and repairs building equipment including air compressor system, water treatment system, lighting etc.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts.
- Attends daily Start of Shift and End of Shift meetings for proper handover of shifts.
- Assists with 8-Step problem solving activities.
- Informs his/her Leader if equipment is down for more than 20 minutes (Escalation Process)
- Validates all repairs and Preventive Maintenance activities by performing the 5-Piece Validation check.
- Participates, develops and improves all PM activities.
- Works with contractors as necessary to implement new equipment or modify existing equipment.
- Be available for shift work and overtime as required.
- Supports and develops process improvements and Kaizen activities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of FIO’s Environmental Policy and participate in programs that enhance environmental performance. Identifies and communicates any potential non-conformances.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the EPRP (Emergency Preparedness Response Plan).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Industrial Electrician, Robotic Technician certification, Manufacturing Technology diploma or Millwright/Electrical trade certification.
- Demonstrated mechanical and electrical experience.
- Strong communication skills including written and verbal.
- Sound judgment in decision making and establishing priorities.
- Proactive and oriented to make improvements in systems and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at info@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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FIO Automotive Canada Corporation is proud to provide employment accommodation to meet your accessibility needs during the recruitment process. Should you require any special need accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter or email us at hiring@fioauotomotive.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.