Mechatronics/Electronics Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automation industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Electronic Technician at their organization

POSITION INFO:
Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo

Requirements:

• Electro-mechanical Trade Test (e.g. Millwright) or equivalent
• PLC and programming experience will be advantageous
• Electronic and IT knowledge or experience
• Must have technical experience with regards to industrial electricity and IT
  
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a valid / renewable passport
• Must be willing to travel – mostly in South Africa but international travel will be a requirement from time to time

• Installing, training, and commissioning new machinery from inception to completion focusing on:
  o IT: wiring connection
  o Electronics: Setting, testing, and training
• Reduce and minimize minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service, focusing on:
  o Electronic and IT assistance
  o Electrical repairs and adjustments
• Assist packhouses to adjust machines to sort different fruits and vegetables: Citrus,Avocado, Tomato, Blueberry, Cherry Apple, Stone Fruits, Mango.
• Deal and follow up on costumer queries and complaints
• Provide detailed feedback to the group to implement technical solutions.
• Encourage a “learn from experience” culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team.