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Manufacturing - Other Manufacturing Eastern Cape FULL TIME Job Summary 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. West Coast Personnel Recruiter
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