Pinetown: Mechatronics & Robotics Supervisor

Job Responsibilities: Manage department across 3 shifts supporting production. Deal with day to day shop floor Mechatronic & Robotic issues. Ensure OEE targets are met across all mechatronic/robotic related facilities. Develop and grow Mechatronic department. Manage all mechatronic and robotic projects from scope to industrialization. Develop associates through cross training and multi-skilling initiatives (informal and formal training); Identify training required for mechatronics Ability to make adjustments and program Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Sepro robots Ability to work with pneumatics, electronics, PLC, Servo drives and motors Good knowledge of camera visioning systems Ability to program and make changes to existing PLC programs Design, manufacture and program assembly stations Design, manufacture gripper assemblies for Robots Manage spare parts inventory Control expenditure and CAPEX budgets Equipment lifespan evaluation and replacement Capture maintenance activities and job cards on CMMS Performs fault finding activities on plant and equipment. To perform equipment installations including modifications if required after obtaining approval. Performs root cause analyses and implements sustainable solutions to engineering problems to improve availability and reliability of plant and equipment. Ensures resources, tools and equipment are available to perform preventive maintenance effectively. Monitors installation and commissioning; and ensures that machine specifications are recorded for future reference thereto. Ensures minimum disruption of production during and after repairs and installations. Ensures deviations from specifications are resolved. Provides support to work teams to carry out installation or modification of equipment. Ensures safe work procedures are adhered to. Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn for the appropriate task. Ensures safety regulations are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated. Job Requirements: Minimum matric with a bachelor level pass Technical N6 qualification Trade tested Millwright/electrician/BTech Engineering Extensive PLC experience and knowledge in writing programs, SiemensS7, Mitsubishi 5 years related experience managing Technicians Must have CMMS knowledge Experience in Fanuc, Sepro and Kawasaki robots Good working knowledge of ultrasonic welding equipment 5 years related experience as Millwright / Electrician or experience on injection moulders and robotics. 3 years production environment with unionised workforce.