We are seeking to fill 3 Maintenance Automation Technician positions in the Assembly Department – Production for an automotive concern in Kariega/Uitenhage. Brief Role Description To implement the necessary corrective and countermeasures to resolve production stoppages and faults. To analyse and document all severe breakdowns and stoppages to prevent reoccurrence and retain the knowledge. The maintenance of applications and control systems for all manufacturing processes within the Assembly, Responsibilities Design, recommend, update and modify installations to the latest engineering technology in order to ensure that the company keeps up with the latest technology used in the Automotive Industry. Ensure that all installation documentation and training is provided to all relevant stakeholders in order to reduce downtime. Keeping abreast of latest technologies by sourcing and obtaining information from internal and external customers in order to execute projects using these technologies. Analyse and fault find to ensure that facilities have maximum up time and are fully optimised to achieve maximum output. Resolving of technical problems by creating alternative solutions and applying specialized techniques in order to decrease losses due to line stoppages. Carry out on the job training by demonstrating various methods and techniques as per Group standards, in order to improve technical skills within various departments. Liaison with customers (internal/ external/ local and international) to define needs and potential solutions that will result in new configurations suited to new technical and customer specific needs. Ensure that all equipment is calibrated through an applicable approved supplier to ensure that auditable records are maintained. Initiate, implement and assist with continuous improvement by supporting the Kaizen teams with expert knowledge and guidance regarding existing installations in plant in order to minimise production stoppage Qualification requirements A National Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical or Trade: Millwright /Electrician 6 completed NTC subjects (N3 – N6) Experience needed 3 - 5 years' experience in a maintenance/automation environment within the automotive industry. Essentials Relevant Electrical/ Mechanical Installations expertise. Process control, Instrumentation and automation Ability to design, modify or fault finds complex situations. Extensive knowledge of the automation in the vehicle production process. Project Management: Planning, Design & Installations. Communication skills (Written/Verbal) at various levels. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Advanced technical knowledge with respect to Automation and problem solving. Training skills and abilities. Ability to work independently and/or leading a project teams. Participate and lead as a key member of the Automation Ideal Knowledge in Visual Studio applications, SQL databases and stored procedures Knowledge in TCP/IP communications (Marshal application) Knowledge of BZD and FisEQS telegrams including data flow from PLC level to FIS Ability to program Scada systems and applications including basic scripting (Siemens, Wonderware)
