Electronics Technician (Engineering) - Nederburg, Paarl at Distell

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Nederburg, Paarl Cluster. The successful applicant will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment
• Attending to electronic-related equipment breakdowns
• Fault finding in electronic equipment
• Attending to electrical-related equipment breakdowns, if required
• Providing assistance to production teams
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures
• Completing all relevant administration
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX)
• Assisting with CAPEX Projects 
• Assist with spares management (identification, obtaining quotes, developing management standards)
• Maintaining World Class Manufacturing activities and standards
• Developing Standard Operating procedures, Quick fix guides, One Point Lessons and training thereof
• Must be competent in problem-solving using world-class manufacturing tools (5why, Fishbone Diagrams, etc)

    The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic/Electrical Artisan (T3/S3/N6);
• Trade Test would be advantageous
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in FMCG
• Working knowledge of:
  •               PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
  •               Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
  •               Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
  •               Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
  •               Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
  •               Pneumatic instruments and circuits
  •              Basic Process Instrumentation (transducers, Flow meters, Control Valves, etc.)
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to call-outs after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Must have own transport and Minimum Code B License