PWO Canada Inc.
Chris Lucas is an experienced Controls & Automation Specialist with a strong background in programming and troubleshooting across several industries. Currently at PWO Canada Inc. since February 2018, Chris oversees all controls in the plant and has expertise in PLC programming with various systems, robotic programming, and vision system programming. Previously, at Toyota Boshoku America, Chris contributed significantly to large projects, designed machine modifications to optimize performance, and led the controls for new model launches. Additional experience includes roles as a Controls Technologist at D&D Automation and Powerhouse Controls Ltd., where Chris was involved in significant production line setups and PLC programming. Education includes a 442A Industrial Electrician degree from Conestoga College.
PWO Canada Inc.
We are a part of the PWO Group. As a supplier of the global mobility industry, PWO develops and produces high-precision metal components and subsystems in climate friendly lightweight construction at the boundaries of what is technologically feasible. Our product portfolio is entirely independent of combustion engines. Thus we are excellently positioned to align all our resources towards shaping our future. We understand ourselves as a corporate citizen and are committed to the sustainable development of our global society. This is why we believe in using business as a force for good. PWO Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of the PWO Global Group, with headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in Czech Republic, Mexico and China. Located in Kitchener Ontario, PWO Canada started as small, privately owned tool and die shop in 1968, and in 2000 became the first subsidiary of the PWO Global Group. PWO Canada’s manufacturing excellence centers on 3 core areas of expertise: 1) Stamping – progressive and transfer processes 2) Complex metal forming – deep-draw and roll forming 3) Added-value assemblies – in-die insertion, welding, mechanical bonding, and other joining techniques. We pride ourselves to be an inclusive organization that welcomes diversity in all its various forms. Supporting local charities, providing apprenticeship/co-op opportunities, and developing our employees through 100% tuition reimbursement programs and focusing on promotion from within, are a few of the ways we are supporting our community and growing our business. Today, PWO Canada has more than 65 million CAD in annual sales and is home to more than 290 team members. PWO Canada’s success and stability speaks for itself, with significant sales growth and new investments over the last 7 years in addition to many new and exciting challenges for the future.