Job Summary
Field service technician responsible for installation, repair, maintenance, and fault?finding of industrial weighing, inspection, and labelling equipment at customer sites.
Core Responsibilities (Essential Only)
- Diagnose and resolve technical faults on-site and remotely
- Install, commission, and maintain industrial weighing and inspection equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Troubleshoot PC?based and processor?controlled systems
- Configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless network connections
- Complete service documentation and manage spare parts in service vehicle
- Engage professionally with customers and identify service sales opportunities
- Travel to customer sites; work in industrial environments (incl. cold/freezer areas)
Minimum Requirements (Non?Negotiable)
- Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent technical diploma)
- Proven experience repairing and installing industrial / PC?based equipment
- Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and spare?part breakdowns
- Strong fault?finding and diagnostic skills
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and basic networking
- Solid mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- Physically fit (able to lift ±35kg equipment)
- Strong Communication skills
Strong Advantages (Nice?to?Have)
- NRCS Verification Officer / Repairer registration
- Experience with weighing systems, inspection systems, or labelling equipment
Candidate Profile
- Customer?focused, self?motivated, and reliable
- Able to work independently under pressure
- Flexible with working hours and trave
Package
- Basic R30 000 depending on their experience
- Company vehicle after probation
- Petrol Card (during probation for personal vehicle & then for company car)
- 50% contribution to Medical Aid
- 50% contribution to Retirement