Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory environment)

apartmentWest Coast Personnel placePort Elizabeth calendar_month 
Responsibilities
  • Perform electrical fault finding, repairs and maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes of equipment failures.
  • Minimise machine downtime by resolving faults efficiently.
  • Conduct preventative, predictive and routine maintenance inspections.
  • Perform PLC fault finding, troubleshooting and basic programming support.
  • Support and maintain Siemens and Allen Bradley systems within the production environment.
  • Complete maintenance job cards and maintenance reports accurately.
  • Support production teams with technical and maintenance-related issues.
  • Ensure machinery operates according to required safety and production standards.
  • Report equipment risks, failures and abnormal conditions to management.
  • Assist with training and support of apprentices where required.
  • Adhere to company safety procedures, housekeeping standards and compliance requirements.
  • Control maintenance costs by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary equipment damage.
Requirements
  • Grade 12 / Matric.
  • Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
  • Min 3 years electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or factory environment.
  • Strong electrical fault finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working on production machinery and equipment.
  • Siemens PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
  • Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
  • Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP/ERP systems).
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
To Apply: Please submit your detailed CV & proof of qualifications.

Application to include:

  • Full list of duties & responsibilities per role/company & month/year started and finished
  • Reasons for leaving each position
  • Notice period / availability
  • Trade Test qualification details

Should you not hear back within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

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