Senior Industrial Automation Technician: PLCs & Robotics
Placements24
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Placements24 client, a leading innovator in manufacturing technology, seeks a Senior Industrial Automation Technician to join their Centurion facility. You will install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced automation equipment, including PLCs, robotics, and HMIs, to keep production running at peak efficiency.
The role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work independently on complex projects.
Qualifications
- 6+ years in industrial automation (installation, maintenance, troubleshooting).
- Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi PLCs.
- Robotics experience with KUKA or FANUC.
- Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings.
- Willingness to travel within Gauteng.
Responsibilities
- Install and commission automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics).
- Program and troubleshoot control systems (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
- Maintain and calibrate automated machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Diagnose hardware/software issues and read schematics.
- Upgrade systems for efficiency; collaborate with engineering.
- Ensure safety standards compliance; train production staff.
- Document configurations and maintenance activities.
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Job description
Placements24 client, a leading innovator in manufacturing technology, seeks a Senior Industrial Automation Technician to join their Centurion facility. You will install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced automation equipment, including PLCs, robotics, and HMIs, to keep production running at peak efficiency.
The role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work independently on complex projects.
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