Electronic Technician

About the position

Our client in the Automation industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Electronic Technician at their organization
Our client in the Automation industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Electronic Technician at their organization

Location: Somerset West, Western Cape

Requirements:

• Electro-mechanical Trade Test (e.g. Millwright) or equivalent
• PLC and programming experience will be advantageous
• Electronic and IT knowledge or experience
• Must have technical experience with regards to industrial electricity and IT
• Must be fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English). 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a valid / renewable passport
• Must be willing to travel – mostly in South Africa but international travel will be a requirement from time to time

Responsibilities:

• Installing, training, and commissioning new machinery from inception to completion focusing on:o IT: wiring connectiono Electronics: Setting, testing, and training
• Reduce and minimize minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service, focusing on:o Electronic and IT assistanceo Electrical repairs and adjustments
• Assist packhouses to adjust machines to sort different fruits and vegetables: Citrus,Avocado, Tomato, Blueberry, Cherry Apple, Stone Fruits, Mango.
• Deal and follow up on costumer queries and complaints
• Provide detailed feedback to the group to implement technical solutions.
• Encourage a “learn from experience” culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team.

Desired Skills:

• Electronic and IT Knowledge
• PLC programming
• Industrial Electricity