Maintenance Technician

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Gqeberha, South Africa, to support a leading automotive company. This role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, specifically with AC/DC drive controls, advanced programming, and robotic knowledge.

Ideal candidates should have a diploma in engineering and 3-5 years' experience in automotive manufacturing. You will be responsible for modifying machine performance and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant within a maintenance environment.
• Ability to install and configure IP addresses, analyse machine performance deviations.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and emergency hours.

Responsibilities

• Modify and analyse machine performance deviations from specifications.
• Identify and source critical spares for equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment in line with health and safety protocols.

Skills

AC and DC control speed drives skills

Strong programming experience with Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal

Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus, Profine Profisafe

Robotic Knowledge: FANUC, KUKA KRC 2 & 4, Universal Robots

Mechanical skills: Pumps, Conveyors, Lifts

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

NN Diploma plus Millwright Trade

Job description

Maintenance Technician

required for a leading automotive company based in Kariega

Education & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or NN Diploma plus Millwright Trade
• Three to Five years’ experience in an Automotive Manufacturing plant within a maintenance environment

ESSENTIAL

• Possesses skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens.
• Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/ TIA Portal prerequisite
• Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify & analyse any deviation of machine performance Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2
• Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus and Profine Profisafe, S7 distributed safety.
• Robotic Knowledge: FANUC, KUKA KRC 2 & 4, Universal Robots
• Robotic Sealer Application Programming, robot mastering etc.
• Mechanical Skill: Pumps, Conveyors systems, Lifts
• Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specs.
• Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area.
• Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health & safety protocols & standards.
• Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences.
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
• Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times.
• Ensure that backups of all Critical Operating Files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained.

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.