Instrumentation Technician

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Technician in East London to join a renowned packaging company. The role requires a Trade Tested Electrician with specialization in Instrumentation and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment.

Key responsibilities include performing maintenance on production machinery, installing and calibrating systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.

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

Education

Trade Tested Electrician with Instrumentation specialization

N6 in Electrical Engineering

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