Senior Production Technician - Pretoria-based

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Technician for its Pretoria, Gauteng facility. You will operate and monitor advanced production machinery, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

You will lead junior technicians, install new equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while driving process improvements and quality checks to meet high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial automation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate and maintain various production machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant technical qualification (NQF Level 4/5 in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics) is required.

Responsabilités

• Operate and monitor sophisticated production machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and calibration on production systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues promptly.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new production equipment.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations on the production floor.
• Maintain accurate logs of operational data, maintenance activities, and production outputs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior production technicians.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet specified standards.

Connaissances

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

PLC/Automation

Health & safety knowledge

Teamwork

Mentorship/leadership

Formation

NQF Level 4/5 in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Technician for its Pretoria, Gauteng facility. You will operate and monitor advanced production machinery, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

You will lead junior technicians, install new equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while driving process improvements and quality checks to meet high standards.