Instrumentation Technician

Ma Automotive Tool And Die (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive tool and die company in Pretoria seeks a skilled technician to perform maintenance installations on hydraulic presses, industrial robots, CNC machines, and spot welding guns. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years' experience in Automation and Instrumentation, be well-versed in PLC programming, and able to work rotating shifts. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in Automation and Instrumentation or as a Qualified Millwright/Electrician.
• 2-3 years as a technician in the electrical field with automation experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Automation Group Leader for maintenance installations.
• Working on hydraulic presses, industrial robots, CNC machines, and spot welding guns.
• Prepared to work shifts (rotating 3 shift system).

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens S5, S7 & Festo)

Robotics (Kuka & ABB)

AC / DC Drives and Servo applications

SCADA (Win CC, WinCC Flex)

HMI programming (Siemens, EBELT)

Root cause analysis

Electrical fault finding

Education

T3 / S4 Diploma

Job description

Overview

Primary purpose of the job: Reporting to the Automation Group Leader, this position requires the services of an individual to do maintenance installations on hydraulic presses, Industrial robots, CNC machines, spot welding guns as well. Must be prepared to work shifts (Rotating 3 shift system morning, afternoon, and night).

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge required: PLC programming (Siemens S5, S7 & Festo).
• Robotics (Kuka & ABB).
• AC / DC – Drives and Servo applications and drives experience.
• SCADA (Win CC, WinCC Flex) / HMI (Siemens, EBELT, BTxxx, Suetron) programming.
• SEW Motors.
• Profi Bus.
• Profi Net.
• TIA.
• Hanging Spot Guns Step 7.
• Root cause analysis.

Additional Skills

• Able to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Electrical & PLC fault finding.
• Able to read and understand Hydraulic / Pneumatic drawings.
• Able to work on 3 phase V.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 – 3 years' experience in Automation and Instrumentation OR Qualified Millwright or Electrician with applicable experience.
• 2- 3 years as a technician in the electrical field, especially in automation (hydraulics, maintenance / robotics / projects).
• T3 / S4 Diploma will be an advantage.