Maintenance Shift Leader

Staff Solutions; Akasia; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation seeks a qualified technician with 5-10 years of experience in the automotive sector. The successful candidate will engage in fault finding, programming, and training subordinates while working with advanced automation systems and quality control processes.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in automation/instrumentation field in automotive.
• 5 years as electrical technician focused on automation (hydraulics & maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding in electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Train and support subordinates.
• Implement continuous improvements in manufacturing processes.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Hydraulic drawing understanding

Programming robotics

SCADA / HMI experience

Education

N6 / National Diploma

T3 / T4 diploma

Tools

Win CC

Wonderware Intouch

Xenon

Win Flex

Job description

• Electrical, hydraulic & PLC fault finding
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic / Pneumatic drawings
• Programme robotics and PLC's
• Cross train subordinates & give support where and when required

Knowledge required :

• Industrial communications networks
• Fault finding and press machinery repair
• Manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of quality systems
• SCADA / HMI experience (Win CC, Wonderware Intouch, Xenon, Win Flex)

Job Requirements :

• N6 / National Diploma with 5- 10 years of experience in automation / instrumentation field within the automotive environment
• T3 / T4 diploma will be an advantage
• 5 years as a technician in the electrical field, especially in automation (hydraulics and general maintenance / projects)