Maintenance Technician (Final Assembly)

Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Uitenhage is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Technician (Final Assembly).

Requirements:

• NN Diploma/National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specs.
• Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area.
• Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health and safety protocols and standards.
• Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences.
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times.
• Ensure that backups of all Critical Operating Files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained.

Skills:

• Possesses skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/ TIA Portal would be advantageous.
• Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify and analyse any deviation of machine performance.
• Understanding of network architecture and network topologies would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus and Profinet. Profisafe would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of S7 distributed safety would be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package.
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written.
• Good attendance record.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.