Job Summary
A leading, innovative manufacturing company specializing in high-performance thermoplastics is seeking an experienced Automation Electrician to join their fast-paced production team. If you excel at maintaining complex industrial automation machinery, fault-finding, and ensuring seamless plant operations, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and automated machinery across the production plant.
PLC & Control Systems: Program, test, and perform fault-finding on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and SCADA systems.
Preventative Upkeep: Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
System Upgrades: Assist with installation, commissioning, and optimization of new automated thermoplastic processing equipment.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all electrical work strictly adheres to occupational health and safety standards and industry regulations.
Key Requirements
Trade Test: Qualified Industrial Electrician Trade Test (Section 13 or Section 26D).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade experience working in an automated manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in fault-finding on automated control panels, PLCs, pneumatic systems, and sensor technology.
Industry Knowledge: Experience within thermoplastics, plastics, or heavy manufacturing is highly advantageous.
Attributes: Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure in a continuous production setup.
Industry Closing & How to Apply
In the fast-evolving manufacturing sector, maintaining peak operational reliability and staying ahead of technological advancements is key to staying competitive. Take the next step in driving your career forward with an industry leader!
Apply for this role today, contact Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
Website: hireresolve.us
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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