Port Elizabeth: Industrial Field Technician posted by Profile Personnel
Posted on 2025-07-26 00:00:00
| Employer | Profile Personnel |
|---|---|
| Category | Industrial Engineering |
| Location | Eastern Cape / Port Elizabeth |
Job Summary
Role Purpose:
The position calls for a technician to install, repair and service all commercial and industrial equipment distributed.
Core Functions:
- Install and provide operating training on industrial equipment.
- Prepare quotations and repair industrial equipment.
- Carry out routine maintenance on industrial equipment.
Qualifications and Experience:
From the years of experience, it is a proven fact that even the most experienced electricians/ fitters require extensive training as the variety of equipment is quite extensive and we, therefore, are looking for go-getters who is keen to learn and grow with the company.
- Must be a Qualified Electrician/ Fitter/ Millwright.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment.
- Must have a Matric Certificate
- Have a minimum of a N4 Technical Certificate
- Must demonstrate the ability to be a keen learner with a make it happen attitude.
- Must be a fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
Responsibilities:
With respect to Installations a technician is required to:
- Secure the machine to the floor- in some cases concrete work is required
- Connect the machine electrically to-220 volt and 380 Volt. (mostly 380V)
- Connect the machine to the water supply-Basic plumbing required.
- Connect the machine to the main drain system-Basic plumbing required.
- Connect the machine to air ventilation system or to provide an exhaust solution.
- Connect the machine to gas or steam supply.
- Program and setting of machines according to customers needs and provide training on the operation and maintenance of the machine.
- Complete all relevant paperwork i.e. invoice, job and time sheets.
With respect to Repairs on equipment the technician is required:
- To identify electrical/ electronic faults through a process of fault finding. The ability to read wiring diagrams is therefore essential as well as the ability to program and operate microprocessors which are fitted to the majority of the machines. These have diagnostics capabilities which give error alarms and normally assist with the fault-finding process.
- To replace faulty electrical/electronic components/parts once the problem/s has been identified. Parts such as motors, timers, micro-processors, inlet-valves, drain valves, door switches, micro-switches, contactors, elements and transformers are examples of parts which fail on industrial laundry equipment.
- To quote on repairs i.e. labour and parts which are required to repair the machine.
- To identify when bearings need replacement. (More of a mechanical requirement)
- To replace bearings when needed. This area requires extensive training. (Mechanical requirement)
- To repair gas and steam heated equipment. This is not essential, but it will be an added advantage as about 5-10% of the supplied equipment in the field uses gas and/or steam as a heating source.
With respect to Servicing of the equipment the technician is required:
- To give the machine a general clean.
- To inspection and test components and parts for correct operation.
- To test all safety devices on the machine.
- To give a complete report on the condition of the machine and provide a recommendation for the corrective action if required.
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at *****@*****.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
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