Application Technician Pw

Fronius International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in welding technology seeks an Application Technician to provide second level support for Fronius products in South Africa. The role involves technical advice, product installation, and conducting training sessions. Ideal candidates should possess a technical qualification in metalworking and extensive knowledge of welding processes. The position requires strong communication skills and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of MMA, TIG and MIG/MAG welding processes.
• Basic knowledge in robot handling.

Responsibilities

• Providing application technical advice and support.
• Installing and updating Fronius products and software.
• Organising welding demonstrations and training.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Presentation

Cost consciousness

Education

Technical qualification in metalworking

Red seal in welding or coded welder

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Application Technician Perfect Welding

As an Application Technician you are responsible for second level application support on all Fronius products and systems installed in South Africa.

Tasks & Responsibilities - Functional

• Providing application technical advice.

• Installing and updating Fronius products incl. Fronius’ software.

• Organising and carrying out welding demonstrations, welding test and training.

• This implies operation and programming of robot control units and Fronius mechanized systems.

• Optimization of welding applications, by creating specific welding parameters.

• Documenting the activities (reports) on the Fronius intranet (CRM, Share Point, and others).

• Providing services such as commissioning of welding systems, expert training, production start-up etc.

• Basic level of tech support and fault-finding, remote or on customer site.

• Participating in trade fairs and providing support at national events.

• Provide telephone and email support on welding queries / requests.

• Passing on feedback from the market and customers to Fronius International.

• Assisting with system configurations when preparing offers for complex systems.

• Assisting with the storage of demonstration and rental equipment.

Requirements

• Technical qualification in a metalworking field such as pipeline construction, steel engineering, machine construction, shipbuilding, etc.

• Extensive knowledge of MMA, TIG and MIG / MAG welding processes.

• Red seal in welding or coded welder or IIW IWP

• Basic knowledge in robot handling.

• Electrical knowledge would be an advantage.

• Good sales and communication skills as well as a customer-oriented attitude.

• Presentation and IT skills (use of MS Office and related programs).

• Willingness to travel (national and international).

• Willingness to undertake further training.

• Cost consciousness.

• Team spirit with willingness to impart knowledge to others.

• Driving licence.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

• German, Portuguese, French are beneficial (but not mandatory).

Are you ready for Fronius? Apply online now and become part of the Fronius family!