Electrician

Tiger Brands; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Gauteng, Boksburg, seeks an experienced Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in FMCG. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance inspections, ensuring safety, and supporting machine operators. A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork is essential. This role will require shift work and includes call-out responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, preferably Siemens S7.
• Instrumentation / Pneumatic experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control and lighting systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections.
• Ensure machinery is free of safety hazards.
• Provide technical support to machine operators.
• Complete job cards and inspection reports.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal relationship skills

Situational problem-solving

Ability to read electrical drawings

Team player

Education

Qualified, trade tested artisan

Job description

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Electrician is required to install, maintain and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems. Read technical diagrams and blueprints. Perform general electrical maintenance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Compilation and updating of equipment registers (safety).
• To ensure that machinery used in the unit is maintained, set correctly and free of safety hazards.
• Input and print job cards and stores requisitions on the planned maintenance system.
• Provide technical support to machine operators.
• Conduct routine maintenance and maintenance inspections.
• Applying pro-active preventative maintenance principles
• Maximize performance on all equipment.
• Complete job cards, logbooks and inspection reports.
• Compile electrical schedules for the plant.
• Exposure to PLCs. preferably Siemens S7
• Exposure to AC drives and sequential control systems

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Computer literacy and exposure to Computer Maintenance management System preferably DMS.
• Interpersonal relationship skills.
• Team player within multi-functional team.
• Call out and standby responsibilities, including overtime work as required.
• Situational problem-solving abilities.
• Pro-active and driven by sustainable solutions.
• Strong logical / diagnostic approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Instrumentation / Pneumatic experience is a requirement.
• Willing to work on a shift basis.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified, trade tested artisan
• 4-6 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG will be an advantage)