Mechatronics & Robotics Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Mechatronics & Robotics Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Durban (Pinetown).

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage department across 3 shifts supporting production. 
• Deal with day to day shop floor Mechatronic & Robotic issues. 
• Ensure OEE targets are met across all mechatronic/robotic related facilities. 
• Develop and grow Mechatronic department. 
• Manage all mechatronic and robotic projects from scope to industrialization. 
• Develop associates through cross training and multi-skilling initiatives (informal and formal training); 
• Identify training required for mechatronics 
• Ability to make adjustments and program Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Sepro robots 
• Ability to work with pneumatics, electronics, PLC, Servo drives and motors 
• Good knowledge of camera visioning systems 
• Ability to program and make changes to existing PLC programs 
• Design, manufacture and program assembly stations 
• Design, manufacture gripper assemblies for Robots 
• Manage spare parts inventory  
• Control expenditure and CAPEX budgets 
• Equipment lifespan evaluation and replacement  
• Capture maintenance activities and job cards on CMMS 
• Performs fault finding activities on plant and equipment. 
• To perform equipment installations including modifications if required after obtaining approval. 
• Performs root cause analyses and implements sustainable solutions to engineering problems to improve availability and reliability of plant and equipment. 
• Ensures resources, tools and equipment are available to perform preventive maintenance effectively. 
• Monitors installation and commissioning; and ensures that machine specifications are recorded for future reference thereto. 
• Ensures minimum disruption of production during and after repairs and installations. 
• Ensures deviations from specifications are resolved. 
• Provides support to work teams to carry out installation or modification of equipment. 
• Ensures safe work procedures are adhered to. 
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn for the appropriate task. 
• Ensures safety regulations are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated.

• Minimum matric with a bachelor level pass 
• Technical N6 qualification 
• Trade tested Millwright/electrician/BTech Engineering 
• Extensive PLC experience and knowledge in writing programs, SiemensS7, Mitsubishi  
• 5 years related experience managing Technicians 
• Must have CMMS knowledge 
• Experience in Fanuc, Sepro and Kawasaki robots 
• Good working knowledge of ultrasonic welding equipment 
• 5 years related experience as Millwright / Electrician or experience on injection moulders and robotics. 
• 3 years production environment with unionised workforce.