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Mechatronics / PLC Technician

Helderberg Personnel cc
Giyani Full-day Full-time

Description:

Limpopo - My client, an international concern, specialises in the manufacture, supply and installation of specialist equipment and technology for the fruit and vegetable sector. They are seeking to employ an PLC / Installations Technician to be based in Tzaneen. Requirements:
  • Electro-mechanical Trade Test (eg Millwright) or equivalent
  • Previous exposure to PLC’s and programming. Omron experience will be advantageous
  • Technical experience with regards to mechanical and industrial electricity
  • Electronic and IT knowledge experience
  • Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans). Spanish or French would be an advantage
  • Must have a valid Driver’s licence and valid / renewable passport
  • The successful candidate must be willing to travel - mostly in South Africa but international travel will be required time to time
Responsibilities:
  • Installation and commissioning of new machinery from inception to completion focusing on:
Electronics and IT
PLC and Automation
  • Reduce and minimise minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service focusing on:
PLC Assistance
Electronic and It Assistance
Mechanical and Electrical Repairs and Adjustments
  • Deal and follow up on customer queries and complaints.
  • Provide detailed feedback to the group in order to implement technical solutions
  • Encourage a "learn from experience" culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team
  • Specialised training, unique to the company will be provided to the successful candidate
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Creating and following a set of procedures for a successful implementation according to all electronic equipment.
  • Installing, adjusting & maintenance of electronic equipment.
  • According to the consumer’s specification and plans, to be able to make and control the assembly of the electronic systems within the line.
  • Assisting and providing support to technicians in prioritising and reducing minor stoppages, operational stop & change over time losses.
  • Encouraging the learn from experience system by capturing, sharing and re-applying technical knowledge. Guarantees the correct application of technical rules, standards, methodology and tools.
  • Analyses operation to be done in order to install electronics on the process line.
  • Diagnose disfunctions and repair them.
  • Develop electronic and IT programme.
  • Dealing with Customer’s complaints
  • Provides the best equipment settings (Electronic & hardware) to ensure equipment operates in normal conditions and changeovers are executed effectively and efficiently.
  • Creates and uses tools to determine best solution to a problem or loss.
  • In agreement with the Head Office Electronic Department, propose and coordinate updates according to the department procedures.
  • Participates in the Executive committee meetings, reporting progress and deviations analysis through an action
Candidate must be willing to come to the Western Cape for 4-6 months training period. Company will carry expenses.

Requirements:

  • Electro-mechanical Trade Test (eg Millwright) or equivalent
  • Previous exposure to PLC’s and programming. Omron experience will be advantageous
  • Technical experience with regards to mechanical and industrial electricity
  • Electronic and IT knowledge experience
  • Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans). Spanish or French would be an advantage
  • Must have a valid Driver’s licence and valid / renewable passport
  • The successful candidate must be willing to travel - mostly in South Africa but international travel will be required time to time
  • Installation and commissioning of new machinery from inception to completion focusing on:
  • Reduce and minimise minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service focusing on:
  • Deal and follow up on customer queries and complaints.
  • Provide detailed feedback to the group in order to implement technical solutions
  • Encourage a "learn from experience" culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team
  • Specialised training, unique to the company will be provided to the successful candidate
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • Creating and following a set of procedures for a successful implementation according to all electronic equipment.
  • Installing, adjusting & maintenance of electronic equipment.
  • According to the consumer’s specification and plans, to be able to make and control the assembly of the electronic systems within the line.
  • Assisting and providing support to technicians in prioritising and reducing minor stoppages, operational stop & change over time losses.
  • Encouraging the learn from experience system by capturing, sharing and re-applying technical knowledge. Guarantees the correct application of technical rules, standards, methodology and tools.
  • Analyses operation to be done in order to install electronics on the process line.
  • Diagnose disfunctions and repair them.
  • Develop electronic and IT programme.
  • Dealing with Customer’s complaints
  • Provides the best equipment settings (Electronic & hardware) to ensure equipment operates in normal conditions and changeovers are executed effectively and efficiently.
  • Creates and uses tools to determine best solution to a problem or loss.
  • In agreement with the Head Office Electronic Department, propose and coordinate updates according to the department procedures.
  • Participates in the Executive committee meetings, reporting progress and deviations analysis through an action
02 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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