Electrical Technician

Port Elizabeth
Salary: R32.00+ Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Manufacturing
Reference: CPT001113/SM

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Electrical Technician – Manufacturing – Port Elizabeth

Minimum Requirements:

National Diploma in Electronic / Electrical / Automotive / Information Technology (NQF 6).
Trade Tested Electrician essential.
Up to 3 years’ experience as an Electrical / Electronic Technician within a manufacturing environment.
Strong PLC programming, fault-finding & robotics experience.
Experience conducting reactive, planned & preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
Proven ability to diagnose breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis & minimise equipment downtime.
Experience maintaining machine process capabilities within a fast-paced production environment.
Knowledge of ERP systems, MES systems & MS Office essential.
Strong analytical, problem-solving & organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Good communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Perform reactive, planned & preventative maintenance on factory equipment and machinery.
Conduct fault finding, repairs & root cause analysis on electrical and automated systems.
Maintain and program PLC’s and robots within the production environment.
Ensure maintenance job cards are completed accurately and closed timeously.
Provide technical support to Production and other Factory departments.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, regulations & operational standards.
Identify and report equipment risks, failures & areas of concern to management.
Assist in maintaining optimal machine availability, process capability & equipment reliability.
Support cost control initiatives by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary downtime.

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