Perceptron Technician at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

ROLE SUMMARY

The responsible person will be required to maintain the perceptron systems while ensuring equipment up-time by reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and proactively planning preventative measures thereof

POSITION DETAILS: (Responsibilities / Accountability / Communication and working relationships)

• Program the perceptron if & when required (robotic & fixed type)
• Download data from the perceptron & upload to the web-based data management system
• Ensure communication between perceptron, robots & PLC always
• Analyze data from the perceptron
• Troubleshoot any issues arising from the perceptron
• Responsible for ongoing maintenance of the perceptron
• Ensure that the calibration of the perceptron is done annually
• Responsible for spares availability
• To identify all corrective maintenance activities and have a proactive approach
• 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
• Have good communications skills
• Be able to work independently (self-starter)
• Be able to work in a diverse environment

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• +95% Equipment up-time
• Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
• 100% Area Preventative/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) Completion
• Plan and execute maintenance activities on perceptron in line with Maintenance Operating System (MOS).
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented.
• Knowledgeable on Perceptron
• Experience with Kawasaki robots (programming & fault finding)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Troubleshoot Perceptron
• Robot teaching and program modifications
• Proven experience working on Perceptron (includes programming if required to add/minus measurement points)
• Proven Experience in Kawasaki/ Kuka Robots
• Ability to understand dimensional reports
• PLC fault finding and programming will be an added advantage
• Ability to convey accurate, detailed information verbally or in written form in English.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• 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.
• Prepared to work 3 shift patterns if required
• Prepared to work overtime when the need arises

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma: Engineering Mechatronics or Electrical/ N4 plus Trade Millwright
• Minimum of 2-3-year skilled Body shop
• Must have experience working on Perceptron system
• Kawasaki Robot programming experience
• Experience in a metrology environment will be an added advantage

Employment Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of Ford Motor Company.