H2AD Technician, Robotics at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Troubleshoot equipment problems. (Electrically, Mechanically)
• Robot teaching and program modifications.
• Robot Repair – Motor change, Gun zeroing, Load and save programs,

Program offset, Understand Fault codes, Internal harness change, Gear change process, Pc card change and setup

• Experience in Auto Sealer systems repair, fault finding and programing   (SCA).
• Identify, troubleshoot and solve network related issues and problems efficiently utilizing monitoring tools and reference materials.
• Experience in Profibus, Profinet and Ethernet.
• Fault finding knowledge using E-plan.
• Proficient in transfer and hoist systems.
• Fixture, tooling design and manufacturing experience. 
• Assembly Jig optimization to drive quality improvement. 
• Behavioral Skill.
• Ability to convey accurate, detailed information verbally or in written form in English.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Accurately filling out daily reports e.g. Paynter charts, Corrective maintenance and so forth.
• Ability to work autonomously, think analytically and to make sound judgements.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
• Proven Experience in Kawasaki/ Kuka Robots.
• PLC fault finding and programming in ladder.
• Experience in Allen Bradley ControlLogix/Siemens S7 PLCs. 
• Know how to operate and program SCADA/HMI systems.
• Experience in Win CC Flex and FactoryTalk. 
• Drive fault finding and programming.
• Experience in SEW, Siemens and Allen Bradley Drives and Motors.
• Electric resistance welding experience with the focus on maintaining the equipment.  This includes cap changes.
• Experience in Bosh adaptive welding. 
• +95% Equipment uptime
• Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
• Plan and execute maintenance activities in line with Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To maintain facility by completing all scheduled planned Maintenance – 100% completion
• To identify all corrective maintenance activities and have a proactive approach – 100% completion.
• Manage effective approach to Emergency Maintenance (EM) downtime.
• Effective root causes analysis towards downtime.
• Proactive approach to Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
• Responsible approach to all Safety standard regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma: Engineering Mechatronics or electrical OR
• N5-N6 plus trade Millwright/Electrical
• Minimum of 2-3-year skilled Body shop experience working in maintenance department