Component Level and Soldering Technician – SSCLAST

Armstrong Appointments; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An electronic automation company located in Pinetown is seeking a Component Level & Soldering Tech. This role involves repairing and servicing electronic equipment, interpreting electrical drawings, and performing component-level repairs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, specifically with variable speed drives, solid electrical principles knowledge, and proven soldering skills. Customer service orientation and proficiency in English are also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in the electronics field.
• Proven working experience in a component level & soldering technician role.
• Comprehensive experience in soldering and desoldering.

Responsibilities

• Fault find and perform component level repairs on variable speed drives and electronic boards.
• Manage all assigned jobs for smooth workflow in the business management system.
• Carry out board level repairs and servo drive repairs.

Skills

Component level & soldering technician experience

Variable speed drive experience

Electrical principles understanding

Soldering and desoldering skills

Fault finding using electrical drawings

Detail-oriented and organised

Hands-on experience with variable speed drives

Proficiency in English

Customer service skills

Relevant qualifications for the electronics industry

5+ years of experience in electronics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main job function

Our client is an electrical automation business based in New Germnay, Pinetown. They are looking for a Component Level & Soldering Tech to repair & service existing electronic equipment on a component level. Their duties will be performed in the workshop. They also will need to interpret electrical drawings and schematics in fault finding situations.

Objectives of the role

• Carry out board level repairs and servo drive repairs
• Record necessary information on reports so we have a historic database to refer back to
• To understand electronic principles of drives and servo motors.
• To detect electrical problems with drives and create quotations for repairs
• Exercise accuracy and professionalism in repair work.
• Manage all assigned jobs as per the companies requirements to provide smooth workflow in our business managment system

Responsibilities

• Fault find and perform component level repairs on variable speed drives and electronic boards
• Keep an accurate time sheet and enter labour hours into job management system
• Sourcing of parts and creation of quotes that include estimation of labour

Required Skills

• Proven working experience in a component level & soldering technicain role
• Variable speed drive experience specifically important.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles and electronic signals
• Comprehensive experience in soldering and desoldering
• Proven ability to fault find using electrical drawings
• Detail orientated and organised
• Hands-on experience with variable speed drives
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• Customer service driven
• Relevant qaulifications for the elctronics industry
• 5+ years of work experience in the electronics field

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.