East London Automation Technician: PLCs & Robotics

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Training & certifications

Laptop provided

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to join our client’s advanced manufacturing support team. You will install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems, robotics, and control systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces, diagnose complex issues, and work with engineering on upgrades across East London sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as Industrial Automation Technician or similar role.
• Proficiency in Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI development and robotics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals; travel to East London sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and configure automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics).
• Troubleshoot complex issues with automated machinery and control systems.
• Develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces to improve efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering on automation upgrades at East London facilities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Industrial networking

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a skilled Industrial Automation Technician to join our client’s advanced manufacturing support team. You will install, program, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems, robotics, and control systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces, diagnose complex issues, and work with engineering on upgrades across East London sites.