Assembly Instrumentation Technician

BIC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an Assembly Instrumentation Technician. The role involves setting and maintaining machines, ensuring quality standards, and conducting preventative maintenance. Candidates must have a Millwright qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including PLC programming skills. Shift work including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience with high-speed packaging machines.
• Ability to understand, read, and program PLC controllers.
• Red Seal Qualified Fitter & Turner or Qualified Millwright.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain machines for optimum efficiencies.
• Ensure all maintenance work is conducted on schedule.
• Monitor machine outputs and assist with training.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine maintenance

Quality assurance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Education

Millwright qualification

N4 Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Job title: Assembly Instrumentation Technician

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: September 04, 2025

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MAIN PURPOSE:

Sets and maintains all machines to obtain their optimum efficiencies, ensures that all planned maintenance work is done according to schedules, and that all records are kept up to date. Liaises with QA personnel to maintain high quality standards. Assists with new projects when necessary and works overtime as required. Manages, diagnoses, and maintains digital PLC equipment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Production Manager
• Technical Foreman
• Technician

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Millwright
• Electrician
• N4 Mechanical / N4 Electrical or higher
• Formal PLC training

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years maintenance and setting experience with high-speed packaging, assembly, printing, and manufacturing machines, including knowledge of machine maintenance schedules.

PLC Diagnoses and Coding:

Ability to understand, read, and program PLC controllers (preferably OMRON). PLC experience is essential.

Machine Setting:

Develop skills for setting all assembly machines (Mechanical and Electrical).

Machine Overhauling:

Perform running and preventative maintenance according to a planned schedule. Liaise with the foreman to ensure machines are mechanically sound and adequately lubricated. Complete and sign off maintenance schedules at each shift end.

Production:

Monitor machine outputs to achieve high productivity. Maintain optimal settings, report issues, and assist with operator and supervisor training. Ensure all machines are operational before shift end.

Quality Assurance:

Prioritize quality in all work and products. Have thorough knowledge of products and components. Report any product non-performance to QA.

Safety and Housekeeping:

Minimize hazards, keep work areas clean, and meet ISO 14001 standards. Report environmental risks and ensure safety protocols are followed, including near-miss reporting and 5S practices.

Working Hours:

Work shifts, including weekends and overtime as scheduled.

Security:

Report any suspicious removal of company property. Understand responsibility for security in work areas.

Employee Relations:

Maintain good relations with colleagues and others during daily operations.

Confidentiality:

Respect confidentiality of proprietary manufacturing information; prohibit distribution or copying.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Red Seal Qualified Fitter & Turner or Qualified Millwright
• National Senior Certificate N4 or higher (Mechanical or Electrical)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• May be assigned additional responsibilities by the engineering department to improve service quality.
• Engineering/Technical roles.