Port Elizabeth: Electronics Technician (Bottling / Packaging) posted by Headhunters

Our client in the FMCG industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an Electronics Technician (Bottling / Packaging).

Requirements:

• N4 N5 equivalent Electrical / Electronic qualification (NQF 5).

• Electrician / Electronic Technician trade should be equivalent to N5.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Siemens software programming.

• Experience with various PLCs including Siemens S5 and S7.

• Ability to assist Production Controllers with problem-solving on production machines and equipment.

• Knowledge and experience of effective housekeeping principles.

• Understanding of health and safety standards.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Leadership capabilities.

• Ability to function in a team environment as well as being a self-starter.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain electronic process control systems hardware and software.

• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.

• Maintain field hardware including loop checks and calibration.

• Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.

• Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure changes are made according to ISO procedures.

• Ensure the necessary documentation is completed, including installation drawings, P&IDs, loop identification, field and termination tagging.

• Coordinate and program individual machine outputs to optimise overall line performance.

• Ensure proper access control to electronic systems.

• Fault find and maintain electronic equipment.

• Ensure current backup for electronic systems is saved to the designated server location.

• Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.

• Perform all relevant administrative functions.

• Train and coach Production Controllers, Artisans, Machine Controllers, and Operators.

• Assist Artisans and Production Controllers with their tasks.

• Achieve production requirements against set targets.

• Optimise asset performance.

• Optimise and maintain electronic equipment.

• Perform PLC programming tasks.

• Achieve service quality standards in line with the Quality Management System.

• Implement workplace improvement initiatives aligned with business plans.

• Perform general administrative duties.

• Supervise and guide team members when necessary.

• Conduct proper Root Cause Analysis.

Please note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.