ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN IN PORT ELIZABETH

We are currently recruiting for an Electronic Technician to join our team. *Job Purpose* The incumbent is responsible for preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance of electrical and electronic systems of manufacturing equipment and production processes  * Adhere to company safety standards and maintain work practices at all times; * Fault finding, repair and maintenance of production equipment.; * Project work including Electronic/electrical/mechanical related modifications and upgrading of machines. * Regular updating and maintain the electronic records systems of new and backup software. * Maintain the control electronic spares in the department * Manage and control breakdowns to ensure continuous flow of production. * Use problem solving methodologies and tools to solve problems and make continuous improvements through data driven strategies. * Strict adherence to process disciplines. * Be flexible outside of normal working patterns to address issues of urgency. * Work weekday shifts and weekend rotating production and maintenance.  * 100% compliance with safety in terms of ECPL, Pre-Task Analysis (PTA), Job Safety Plans (JSP) and Authority To Commence Work (ATCW). * Deliver tasks autonomously with minimum supervision * 100% PM completion. * Measure and tracking of continuous improvement through MOS. * 100% Support and contribute towards the goals and objectives of SQDCPME * Fault finding and repair of production equipment * Ability to write and make changes in Control Software (PLCs, Vision Systems, Robotics, Servo Systems, Bolting Equipment etc.) * Knowledge of automation systems, variable speed and Servo drives and motors * Reading electrical, pneumatics and hydraulics schematics * Strong knowledge of robotics * Knowledge and experience with problem solving methodologies and tools. * Computer Skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) * Knowledge and experience of Cognex and Basler, ATLAS Copco, Bosch, TPS, ABB, Siemens S7, Siemens and Promess drives and components. * Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics. * Predictive and planned Maintenance of electrical/ electronic production equipment. * 100% compliance with safety in terms of ECPL, Pre-Task Analysis (PTA), Job Safety Plans (JSP) and Authority To Commence Work (ATCW). * Deliver tasks autonomously with minimum supervision * 100% PM completion. * Measure and tracking of continuous improvement through MOS. * 100% Support and contribute towards the goals and objectives of SQDCPME