Instrumentation Technician

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned packaging company in East London is seeking a qualified Instrumentation Technician to perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience and strong PLC programming skills. This role requires working knowledge of electrical fault finding and ability to adhere to safety standards. If you're skilled and ready for a challenge, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance on production machinery.
• Install, repair, and calibrate sensors, PLCs, drives, and automated systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure plant efficiency.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical fault finding

Panel wiring

Motor control systems

Good communication skills

Education

Trade Tested Electrician with Instrumentation specialization

N6 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Schneider

Variable Speed Drives

SCADA systems

Job description

Instrumentation Technician required for a renowned packaging company based in East London

Qualifications:

• Trade Tested Electrician with an Instrumentation specialization (Red Seal preferred).
• N6 in Electrical Engineering preferable

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB
• Delta, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Bosch Rexroth)
• Proficient in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor control systems
• Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby as operationally required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance on production machinery.
• Install, repair, and calibrate sensors, PLCs, drives, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns with minimal downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure plant efficiency.
• Assist with control system upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS ACT, company safety protocols and electrical standards

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.