Field Maintenance Technician (Cape Town)
Posted on 2025-04-27 16:06:04
| Company | Datafin |
|---|---|
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Other IT/Computer |
| Location | South Africa / Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa
- Attend to machine breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
- Provide reactive maintenance.
- Perform PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance) to minimize future breakdowns.
- Work on a variety of production equipment
- Perform electrical and mechanical repairs, with a focus on electronics troubleshooting, including Drives, PLCs, and 3-phase systems.
- Install equipment and systems, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Provide fault finding skills, diagnosing complex issues and resolving them promptly.
- Repair and install equipment, both on-site and off-site.
- Carry out quality inspections on jobs to ensure standards are met.
- Liaise with clients and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and support.
- Work alongside other engineers, providing leadership where required and working independently with minimal supervision.
- Train and interact with customers, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
- Support company projects, programs, and policies.
- Submit service reports, timesheets, expense reports, and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
- Travel as required for on-site work, installation, and troubleshooting tasks.
- Qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Solid experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance (both reactive and preventive).
- Troubleshooting skills: Excellent fault-finding ability for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Strong knowledge of PLC systems, drives, 3-phase electrical systems, and electronics repair.
- Experience working with production equipment in industries like FMCG, food, packaging, or automation.
- Pneumatic and hydraulic system repair experience.
- Proficiency in software and hardware, including the ability to troubleshoot and work with high-level systems and machinery.
- Competency with test equipment and hand tools for repair and diagnostics.
- Experience in customer interaction, providing technical support, and potentially training clients.
- Valid drivers license for travel to various job sites.
- Independent worker: Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage tasks independently.
- A strong electro-mechanical aptitude and computer literacy are essential.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, and team members.
- Leadership qualities: Ability to guide junior engineers or work autonomously.
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