Senior Technician, Automation - Full… at McKesson · Edmonton

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Job Description

Senior Technician, Automation (Red Seal Millwright) – Night Shift

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 PM–5:00 AM

License Required: Valid Red Seal Journeyman Millwright

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Technician to support the reliability and performance of our automated material‑handling systems. This role offers great employee benefits and excellent work‑life balance with a stable, predictable schedule, and no travel. You’ll use your Red Seal Millwright expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated equipment in a modern, safety‑focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on rotating and conveyor systems
• Diagnose root‑cause issues independently and recommend improvements
• Rebuild and repair gearboxes, bearings, and mechanical assemblies
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure parts availability
• Work safely while coordinating repairs to minimize downtime

Basic Requirements

• Valid Red Seal Journeyman Millwright license
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience (P3 guideline)
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or millwright roles
• Strong troubleshooting experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use maintenance software
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and independent work skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with conveyors, or automated distribution systems
• Familiarity with equipment reliability or continuous improvement methods
• Prior work in high‑automation or fast‑paced industrial environments

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Consistent night‑shift schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 PM–5:00 AM
• Zero travel — all work is performed on‑site
• Stable, predictable hours supporting strong work‑life balance
• Walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs in an industrial environment
• Must follow all safety procedures in a highly automated facility

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$85,300 - $142,100

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