Junior Mechatronics Technician (JHB East Rand) at Rand Refinery

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Working hand in hand with Mechatronics Technician to sure that all our PLC and Scada systems are well maintained, properly backed up and updated at all times - this will be achieved by the following:

• 3D designs;
• Robots programming;
• Siemens programming;
• Visual systems.

DIVERSITY OF WORK

• Technical function in the department.

DECISION MAKING

• Technician functions that does fault finding/ performs programming and maintenance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the PLC and Scada systems is in working order in order to minimise downtime and faults in the Refinery;
• Revaluating the failures of hardware and software programs and systems in the company;
• Make PLC programming changes, back up electronic files and update blueprints as changes have been made;
• Will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating and making adjustments to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic process control systems and devices used in production, laboratory, office and utility areas.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12;
• N-Dip/Certificate Mechatronics/ Associates N-Dip/Certificate in Electronics Technology or equivalent certification preference;
• Up to 2 years’ practical experience in maintenance or manufacturing plant.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced/intermediate Programming;
• Siemens;
• MS Office and SAP;
• PLC, Scada, Cognex Camera and Fanuc/ Kawasaki Robot repair knowledge - able to understand and correctly apply good techniques to construction;
• Knowledge of planned and emergency maintenance - able to solve repair and maintenance problems;
• Compliance certification - able to ensure that machinery in the plant is maintained in compliance with standards and regulations;
• Fault finding knowledge - able to identify and rectify faults on machinery.