East London Automation Technician – Upskill

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development opportunities

Safe and collaborative workEnvironment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to join our East London manufacturing facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated production systems, aiming for minimal downtime and peak efficiency. The role requires strong PLC/HMI knowledge, robotics experience, and solid electrical understanding.

You will read schematics, implement preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineers and operators. East London site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Industrial Automation Technician or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on automated machinery and control systems.

Skills

PLCs & HMIs

Industrial Robotics

Electrical Wiring

Schematic Reading

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Shift Work

Education

Technical qualification or trade certification in automation/electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Fanuc/KUKA robotics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Automation Technician to join our East London manufacturing facility. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance automated production systems, aiming for minimal downtime and peak efficiency. The role requires strong PLC/HMI knowledge, robotics experience, and solid electrical understanding.

You will read schematics, implement preventive maintenance, and collaborate with engineers and operators. East London site.