Hybrid Industrial Automation Technician - PLCs & Robotics

Placements24

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 480,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development and training

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Industrial Automation Technician in Johannesburg, Gauteng, blending on-site maintenance with remote monitoring where applicable. You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems to ensure efficient production operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical schematics and control logic, and a proactive approach to safety and uptime in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

Relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
Experience with industrial automation systems and control logic is required.
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, and maintain automation equipment (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics).
Diagnose and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and procedures.
Read technical drawings and manuals to install/repair equipment.
Support design and implementation of new automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical/Industrial Automation apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI systems

Robotics systems

Job description

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical schematics and control logic, and a proactive approach to safety and uptime in a hybrid work environment.

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