PERMANENT FIELD TECHNICIAN (MECHATRONICS / PLC) IN CERES

My client, an international concern specializing in the manufacture, supply and installation of grading, sorting and packing equipment and technology for the fruit and vegetable sector, is seeking to employ a technician to be based in the Ceres / Citrusdal area. Re sponsibilities: Installation and commissioning of new machinery from inception to completion focusing on: Electronics and IT PLC and Automation Reduce and minimize minor stoppages and time loss due to operational stops by providing after sales service, focussing on: PLC assistance Electronic and IT assistance Mechanical and Electrical repairs and adjustments Deal and follow up on costumer queries and complaints. Provide detailed feedback to the group in order to implement technical solutions. Encourage a “learn from experience” culture within the technical team by sharing and re-applying technical knowledge to improve efficiency of the team. Specialized training, unique to the Group, will be provided to the successful candidate. Requirements: Electro-mechanical Trade Test (e.g. Millwright) or equivalent Previous exposure to PLC and programming. Omron experience will be advantageous Technical experience with regards to mechanical and industrial electricity Electronic and IT knowledge or experience Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English). Must have a valid driver’s licence and a valid / renewable passport Must be willing to travel – mostly in South Africa but international travel will be a requirement from time to time