Industrial Field Technician

Industrial Field Technician job vacancyin Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Must be a Qualified Electrician / Fitter / Millwright
• Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment.
• Matric Certificate.
• Minimum of a N4 Technical Certificate.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be a keen learner with a “make it happen “attitude.
• Must be a fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Product range and brands: Machinery/equipment include, but not limited to, industrial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment and a range of industrial catering equipment such as ovens, fryers, cookers, fridges/freezers etc.

Key Performance Areas:

• Install and provide operating training on industrial laundry-and catering equipment.
• Prepare quotations and repair industrial laundry-and catering equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance on industrial laundry-and catering equipment.

With respect to installations a Technician is required to:

• Secure the machine to the floor in some cases concrete work is required.
• Connect the machine electrically to 220 volt and 380 volt (mostly 380V).
• Connect the machine to the water supply – basic plumbing required.
• Connect the machine to the main drain system – basic plumbing required.
• Connect the machine to air ventilation system or to provide an exhaust solution.
• Connect the machine to gas or steam supply.
• Program and setting of machines according to customers needs and provide training on the operation and maintenance of the machine.
• Complete all relevant paperwork i.e. invoice, job and time sheets.

With respect to Repairs on equipment the technician is required:

• To identify electrical/ electronic faults through a process of fault finding.
• The ability to read wiring diagrams is therefore essential as well as the ability to program and operate microprocessors which are fitted to the majority of the machines.
• These have diagnostics capabilities which give error alarms and normally assist with the fault-finding process.