PLC Programmer – Water Jets (Automotive Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting an experienced PLC Programmer – Water Jets to maintain, troubleshoot, program, and optimise PLC-controlled water jet cutting systems within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLC-controlled Water Jet machines.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and automation faults on Water Jet equipment.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Optimise machine performance to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Modify PLC logic and HMI programs when production changes require it.
• Fault-find using PLC software, electrical drawings and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain servo drives, VSDs, sensors, encoders and safety circuits.
• Assist with new equipment installations, commissioning and upgrades.
• Support Production, Maintenance and Engineering departments during machine failures.
• Develop and maintain PLC backups and machine documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis projects.
• Train maintenance personnel and operators on machine functionality where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or similar.
• Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright (advantageous).
• 3 to 5 years PLC programming experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Water Jet cutting machines is highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks.