Electronics Technician

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for an Electronics Technician based in Gqeberha

This person will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.
• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.
• Maintain field hardware – loop checks / calibration, etc.
• Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.
• Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure that changes that are made are carried out according to ISO procedure.
• Ensure the necessary documentation is done – installation drawings, P&ID’s, Loop identification, Field and termination tagging, etc.
• Coordinate (program) individual machine output to optimise overall line performance. · Ensure proper access control to electronic system.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Ensure current backup for electronic systems on the designated server location.
• Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.
• Perform all relevant administrative functions.
• Train / coach Production controllers, Artisans, Machine controller and operators
• Assist the Artisans and Production controllers with their tasks.
• Achieve production requirements against target.
• Asset optimization.
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Optimizing electronic equipment.
• PLC programming
• Achieve service quality according to Quality Management system ratings Workplace improvement.
• Implement initiatives of the business plans.
• Administrative duties
• Supervising people.
• Conduct proper Root Cause Analysis

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N4-N5 equivalent Electrical / Electronic qual (NQF 5)Electrician / Electronic technician trade should be the equivalent to a N5
• 3 years in manufacturing environment / 2 years in Siemens software programming.
• Various PLC experience including Siemens S5 and S7.
• Ability to assist Production Controllers with problem solving on the production machines and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of effective housekeeping principles and health and safety standards.
• Problem-solving abilities
• Leadership capabilities and able to function in a team environment as well as being a self-starter Qualification.

Should you not receive any response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.