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Maintenance Technician Kariega, South Africa - South Africa

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Description REQUIREMENTS National N.Diploma/ National Diploma/ B.Tech/ B.Eng/ B.Sc Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering 3-5 years within a technical and automation maintenance environment within the automotive industry Maintenance experience related to automotive production, automation/ Robotic or control systems ESSENTIAL SKILLS Relevant electrical/ mechanical installation 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 and installations Communication skills (written/ verbal) at various levels Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Advanced technical knowledge concerning automation and problem-solving Training skills and abilities Ability to work independently and/ or lead project teams Participate and lead as a key member of the automation projects team including new project support Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels within the company and with local and international suppliers Good understanding of technical/ engineering concepts; design and drawings Ability to plan, coordinate and manage projects successfully Good analytical skills ADDED ADVANTAGE Knowledge of Visual Studio applications, SQL databases and stored procedures Knowledge of 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) German language proficiency is advantageous RESPONSIBILITIES Design, recommend, update and modify installations to the latest engineering technology to ensure that the company keeps up with the latest technology used in the automotive industry Ensure that all installation documentation and training are provided to all relevant stakeholders to reduce downtime Keeping abreast of the latest technologies within the company by sourcing and obtaining information from internal and external customers to execute projects using these technologies Analyse and fault find to ensure that facilities have maximum uptime and are fully optimised to achieve maximum output Resolving technical problems by creating alternative solutions and applying specialized techniques to decrease losses due to line stoppages Carry out on-the-job training by demonstrating various methods and techniques as per the group's standards, 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 the plant to minimise production stoppage Apply Now

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