Lab Technician jobs in South Africa

Our client located in Windsor Ontario, has an immediate opening for a PLC Programmer.

Responsibilities

• Builds, installs and/or maintains robotic equipment and/or automated production systems.
• Maintains service records of that equipment.
• Troubleshoots systems using knowledge of micro processing, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• Develops robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Aligns, fits, or assembles component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Programming, commissioning, and testing of Rockwell, Siemens, and Omron PLC and HMI programs, which may include associated manufacturing equipment such as motion control, vision, RFID, scanners/readers, measurement, and instrumentation equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining, developing, and following company’s control standards, templates, and programming libraries.
• Troubleshooting/diagnosing of Process issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Perform daily checks as required on all equipment as instructed.
• Supports continuous improvement projects by analyzing root causes and working with other departments to implement solutions.
• Assist operators in the day-to-day functions of the machines.
• Ensuring Operator settings are correct and working when a machine stops or fails.
• Work closely with the shift Supervisor to improve process efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Performs all duties as assigned in accordance with and adherence to the IATF/TS 16949 Quality System Standard.
• Follows Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions as outlined in the Quality Systems Manual and Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in related field (Mechanical Engineering, skilled trade, etc.) an asset (Electromechanical Engineering Technology).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in working as a controls / automation technician role in a similar assembly/robotic welding environment.
• Proficient knowledge of PLC programming using RsLogix 500/5000 Studio 5000 (i.e., ABB).

REFERRED KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of machinery safety, programming of safety devices with safety PLC.
• Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations.
• Strong ability to work with hand tools to adjust dies and sensors.
• Excellent grasp on how HMI buttons and sensors can affect the cell.
• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety devices.
• Basic Mechanical and Electrical knowledge to understand process operations.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and devices an asset.
• Experience with stamping presses an asset.
• Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.

Applying

Please submit resumes to chris@halliwellconsulting.com including salary expectations and availability or contact Chris Halliwell @ 1 877-737-6562.

Job Number 2304