Mechatronics / PLC Technician

Description:

Somerset West - 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 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