SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Instrumentation Technician required for a renowned packaging company based in East London
Qualifications:
- Trade Tested Electrician with an Instrumentation specialization (Red Seal preferred).
- N6 in Electrical Engineering preferable
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB
- Delta, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Bosch Rexroth)
- Proficient in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor control systems
- Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
- Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting
- Ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby as operationally required
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance on production machinery.
- Install, repair, and calibrate sensors, PLCs, drives, and automated systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns with minimal downtime.
- Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure plant efficiency.
- Assist with control system upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with the OHS ACT, company safety protocols and electrical standards
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
