Instrumentation Technician at MA Automotive Tool & Die (Pty) Ltd

Primary purpose of the job:

• Reporting to the Automation Group Leader, this position requires the services of an individual to do maintenance installations on hydraulic presses, Industrial robots, CNC Machines, Spot welding guns as well.
• Must be prepared to work shifts (Rotating 3 shift system morning, afternoon, and night).

Knowledge required:

• PLC programming (Siemens S5, S7 & Festo).
• Robotics (Kuka & ABB).
• AC/DC – Drives and Servo applications and drives experience.
• SCADA (Win CC, WinCC Flex) / HMI (Siemens, EBELT, BTxxx, Suetron) programming.
• SEW Motors.
• Profi Bus.
• Profi Net.
• TIA.
• Hanging Spot Guns Step 7.
• Root cause analysis.

Skills Required:

• Able to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Electrical & PLC fault finding.
• Ability to read and understand Hydraulic/ Pneumatic drawings.
• Able to work on 3 phase 380 V.

Minimum Requirements:                                                                                 

• 2 – 3 years’ experience in Automation and Instrumentation.
• OR Qualified Millwright or Electrician with applicable experience.
• T3/S4 Diploma will be an advantage.
• 2- 3 years as a technician in the electrical field, especially in automation (hydraulics, maintenance/robotics/projects).