Automation Technician

Applications are invited for the Automation Technician position based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch.

The successful applicant will report to the Maintenance Team Leader.

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
• Fault finding in electronic equipment;
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
• Providing assistance to production lines;
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
• Completing all relevant administration;
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

• Qualified Automation Technician (N6);
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;
• Working knowledge of:
  • PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
  • Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
  • Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
  • Electrical components (contractors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
  • Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
  • Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
  • Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure;
  • Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
  • Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
  • Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

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