Maintenance Technician (Final Assembly) (PE)

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician (Final Assembly) with extensive working knowledge of Production in the Final Assembly Department.

 

This is a permanent opportunity, permanently based onsite with our client in Kariega in Gqeberha, previously known as Uitenhage in Port Elizabeth.

 

We are looking for the following:

• Minimum 3 to 5 yearsâ?? experience in a maintenance environment
• Possesses skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens
• Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/ TIA Portal would be advantageous
• Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify analyse any deviation of machine performance
• Understanding of network architecture and network topologies would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2
• Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus, Profinet and Profisafe would be advantageous
• Knowledge of S7 distributed safety would be an added advantage

 

Minimum educational level:                                                      

• National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering
• National Diploma/Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturerâ??s specs.
• Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area
• Maintaining, fault-finding and repair equipment in line with health safety protocols standards.
• Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks
• Support all maintenance personnel during fault-finding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times
• Ensure that backups of all Critical Operating Files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained

 

Skills, Attributes Other requirements:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written
• Good attendance record