Assembly Instrumentation Technician

BIC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assembly Instrumentation Technician to ensure optimal machine performance and quality standards. This role involves setting and maintaining high-speed packaging and manufacturing machines, with a strong emphasis on PLC programming and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical and electrical systems, with a commitment to safety and quality. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence, where your expertise will make a significant impact on production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and setting of packaging and manufacturing machines.
• Formal PLC training and ability to program PLC controllers.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain machines for optimum efficiency and quality.
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure machines are operational.

Skills

PLC programming (OMRON)

Maintenance of high-speed packaging machines

Mechanical and electrical machine setting

Education

Millwright

Electrician

N4 Mechanical / N4 Electrical

Job description

Job title : Assembly Instrumentation Technician

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : May 30, 2025

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JOB SUMMARY

MAIN PURPOSE :

• Sets and maintains all machines to obtain their optimum efficiencies, ensures that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules and that all records are kept up to date, liaise with QA personnel and strives to maintain high quality standards. Will, when necessary, assist with new projects and work overtime when required. Manage, diagnose, and maintain digital PLC equipment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE :

• Production manager
• Technical Foreman
• Technician

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

• Millwright
• Electrician
• N4 Mechanical / N4 Electrical or above
• Formal PLC training

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE :

• At least 5 years maintenance and setting experience of high-speed packaging, assembly, printing, and manufacturing machines with thorough knowledge of the implementation and successful running of a machine maintenance schedule.
• PLC diagnoses and coding: Ability to understand, read, and program PLC controllers (preferably OMRON). PLC experience is essential.

Machine setting :

• Develop skills for setting all assembly machines (Mechanical and electrical)

Machine overhauling :

• Perform running and preventative maintenance according to a planned maintenance program. Liaise with the foreman to ensure machines are mechanically sound with adequate lubrication. Fill in schedules at the end of each shift, signed off by supervisors.

Production :

• Be aware of machine outputs to achieve high production figures. Maintain optimum settings, report issues, and assist with operator and supervisor training. Ensure all machines are operational before shift end.

Quality Assurance :

• Prioritize quality in all tasks, have thorough product knowledge, and communicate non-performance issues to QA.

Safety and housekeeping :

• Prevent hazards, keep areas clean, meet ISO 14001 standards, report risks, and implement good 5S practices. Safety and near-miss reporting are mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Red seal Qualified Fitter & Turner or Qualified Millwright
• National senior certificate N4 or higher (Mechanical or electrical)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Technicians may be assigned additional responsibilities to support departmental improvements and services.