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PLC PROGRAMMER

Durbanville
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Manufacturing Automotive
Reference: CPT000899/WN

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Junior PLC Programmer / Controls TechnicianLocation : Based in Fisantekraal, just outside Durbanville Site work and commissioning at customer premises as requiredThe employer designs and builds custom automated production lines for industrial applications. Systems are developed in-house and typically incorporate PLCs, electrical panels, electric motors, gearboxes, transmissions, VSDs and pneumatic servo systems. Electrical panel building and PLC programming are completed internally, with full factory testing and on-site commissioning.

automation and control systems

PLC and HMI programming

software and practical electrical fault-finding skills

Key Responsibilities

PLC programming for machines and conveyor systems
HMI development and configuration
Offline programming and factory testing
Machine and line commissioning in the factory and on customer sites
Setup and commissioning of VSDs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa or similar)
Networking of control systems
Reading and interpreting electrical drawings
Fault finding and troubleshooting within electrical control panels
Hands-on modifications to control panels and field wiring where required
Operator training and post-installation line support
Remote standby support for troubleshooting as required

Technical Requirements

Exposure to PLC platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Omron
Basic to intermediate understanding of industrial automation systems
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Comfortable working inside electrical panels
Willingness to travel to sites for installation and commissioning

Qualifications & Experience

Relevant technical qualification or software course certification (advantageous)
Practical experience in PLC / automation environments (advantageous)
Strong willingness to learn and develop technically

Personal Attributes

Self-starter with a hands-on approach
Team player
Logical, methodical problem-solver
Comfortable working in both factory and site environments

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