Our client in the FMCG industry, based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an Electronics Technician (Bottling / Packaging).Requirements:N4 – N5 equivalent Electrical / Electronic qualification (NQF 5).Electrician / Electronic Technician trade should be equivalent to N5.Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.Minimum of 2 years' experience in Siemens software programming.Experience with various PLCs including Siemens S5 and S7.Ability to assist Production Controllers with problem-solving on production machines and equipment.Knowledge and experience of effective housekeeping principles.Understanding of health and safety standards.Strong problem-solving abilities.Leadership capabilities.Ability to function in a team environment as well as being a self-starter.Responsibilities:Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards.Maintain field hardware including loop checks and calibration.Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure changes are made according to ISO procedures.Ensure the necessary documentation is completed, including installation drawings, P&IDs, loop identification, field and termination tagging.Coordinate and program individual machine outputs to optimise overall line performance.Ensure proper access control to electronic systems.Fault find and maintain electronic equipment.Ensure current backup for electronic systems is saved to the designated server location.Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.Perform all relevant administrative functions.Train and coach Production Controllers, Artisans, Machine Controllers, and Operators.Assist Artisans and Production Controllers with their tasks.Achieve production requirements against set targets.Optimise asset performance.Optimise and maintain electronic equipment.Perform PLC programming tasks.Achieve service quality standards in line with the Quality Management System.Implement workplace improvement initiatives aligned with business plans.Perform general administrative duties.Supervise and guide team members when necessary.Conduct proper Root Cause Analysis.Please note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
