Industrial Field Technician

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Industrial Field Technician based in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Electrician/Fitter/Millwright with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include installing and repairing industrial machinery, as well as providing maintenance services. The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications, a company vehicle, and additional benefits such as medical aid and performance bonuses. Work hours are Monday to Friday, with potential overtime needs.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Company cell phone

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund contribution

Life insurance cover

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment.
• Must demonstrate a keen learner attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Secure and connect machines safely to various utilities.
• Identify faults and repair electrical/electronic components.
• Conduct servicing on equipment and provide detailed reports.

Skills

Qualified Electrician / Fitter / Millwright

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Basic plumbing skills

Fault finding

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Mechanical skills

Education

Matric Certificate

N4 Technical Certificate

Job description

Industrial Field Technician job vacancy in 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.

Key Performance Areas

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:

• Identify electrical/ =electronic faults through a process of fault finding
• 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
• replace faulty electrical/electronic components/parts once the problem/s has been identified – parts such as motors, timers, micro-processors, inlet-valves, drain valves, door switches, micro-switches, contactors, elements and transformers are examples of parts which fail on industrial equipment
• Quote on repairs i.e. labour and parts which are required to repair the machineIdentify when bearings need replacement (more of a mechanical requirement)
• Replace bearings when needed. This area requires extensive training (Mechanical requirement)
• Repair gas and steam heated equipment – this is not essential, but it will be an added advantage as about 5-10% of the supplied equipment in the field uses gas and/or steam as a heating source

With respect to Servicing of the equipment the Technician is required:

• Give the machine a general clean
• Inspection and test components and parts for correct operation
• Test all safety devices on the machine
• Give a complete report on the condition of the machine and provide a recommendation for the corrective action if required

Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Company vehicle is provided for travelling, Company Cell Phone with deductions for personal calls, annual performance bonus-similar to a 13th cheque, but performance based, Medical Aid on 50/50 basis, Pension fund contribution by the company of 4,5% and 2% by the employee, Life Insurance Cover – equivalent to 2 years annual salary.

Working hours: 07h30 to 16h30 Monday to Friday (45 hours per week). It might be necessary to work overtime from time to time.