Electrician / Mechatronics Technician

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Industrial Electrician or Mechatronics Technician for a role focusing on the maintenance of injection moulding machinery and electrical systems. The successful candidate will ensure optimal production performance through effective maintenance and troubleshooting. Requirements include a Grade 12 qualification, extensive experience with industrial electrical systems, and proficiency in PLC and automation systems. Applicants should be physically fit for factory conditions and able to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with injection moulding machinery is essential.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and three-phase power.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechatronic faults.
• Collaborate with teams to schedule repairs and communicate progress.

Skills

Injection moulding machinery experience

Electrical systems analysis

Mechatronic systems troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 or N3 qualification

Trade-tested Industrial Electrician or Mechatronics Technician

3+ years of industrial manufacturing experience

Tools

PLC Systems

HMI Systems

Electrical testing tools

Job description

This role is responsible for maintaining machinery, electrical systems, and automation equipment to ensure optimal production performance. The successful candidate will support uninterrupted manufacturing operations through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards. Experience with plastic injection moulding machinery is essential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment, including injection moulding machines and ancillary systems (chillers, conveyors, compressors, assembly stations).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechatronic faults, including control circuits, automation issues, and machine malfunctions.
• Work with PLCs, servo motors, robotics, and HMI systems for machine automation and control.
• Install and upgrade electrical systems, wiring, machinery components, and automation hardware.
• Support engineering teams with machine retrofits, electrical/mechatronic improvements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, parts used, equipment history, and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including OHS Act requirements and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to schedule repairs and communicate progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Understand moulds, materials, and the injection moulding process.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 qualification.
• Trade-tested Industrial Electrician or Mechatronics Technician or relevant Engineering qualification.
• Injection moulding machinery experience – essential.
• Mechatronics experience or additional mechatronics qualification required for this position.
• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, three-phase power, motor controls, and schematics.
• PLC, HMI, servo motor, and automation system proficiency.
• Skilled with electrical testing tools and industrial machine diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently under pressure with strong fault-finding capabilities.
• Physically fit to work in factory conditions and able to work shifts as required.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.