Automation Maintenance Technician — PLCs, Robotics, Hybrid

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 300,000 - 520,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with expertise in Industrial Automation to join a dynamic manufacturing facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will maintain automated production lines, diagnose faults, and implement improvements.

The role combines on-site mechanical and electrical maintenance with some remote admin tasks, requiring PLC familiarity, robotics exposure, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on automated machinery and production lines.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
Repair and replace faulty components to restore optimal operation.
Work with PLCs for diagnostics, minor adjustments, and troubleshooting.
Install, commission, and test new equipment and upgrades to existing systems.
Read and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Automation maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

N3/N4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

The role combines on-site mechanical and electrical maintenance with some remote admin tasks, requiring PLC familiarity, robotics exposure, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

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