Instrumentation Technician - East London

MA Automotive Tool & Die; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in East London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical systems and PLC programming. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various engineering tasks and contribute to departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technician or Millwright in the Electrical field within an Automotive environment.
• Background in engineering/technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain press machinery to meet quality standards.
• Perform fault finding and preventative maintenance as per schedule.
• Compile feedback on time sheets for accurate repair data.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical

Electronics

Mechatronics

Education

NQF Level N6 / Diploma / Degree

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

ABB/KUKA KRC4 Robot

Festo

Fidia

Sick scanners

Job description

Job Title: Instrumentation Technician - East London

Job Location: Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline: June 13, 2025

Key Performance Areas

• Repair and maintain press machinery to ensure customer and company quality standards are met
• Perform fault finding and preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule and relevant work instructions
• Compile feedback on time sheets to ensure accurate repair data and forward to the Senior Instrumentation Technician
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, work instructions, and quality systems at all times
• Participate actively in departmental M2S initiatives as per company requirements
• Ensure work practices comply with SHEQ procedures and work instructions

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level N6 / Diploma / Degree
• Qualified Electrician, Millwright, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technician or Millwright in the Electrical field within an Automotive environment
• Extensive knowledge of PLC programming, Siemens S7, TIA Portal, ABB/KUKA KRC4 Robot, Festo, Fidia, Sick scanners
• Process experience including spot welding, INTEC Sealer, laser welding, and projection welding
• Experience with inline measuring systems such as Perceptron
• Background in engineering/technical roles