PLC Technician

In brief

**Overview** This document provides an explanation of the PLC Technician role, for which Abantu Staffing Solutions is acting as the recruiter. The position is based in Port Elizabeth and requires extensive experience within a high-production demand automotive manufacturing plant, focusing on Siemens PLC systems. The actual hiring company is not specified in the original advert. **What you will do** * Perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance work according to company and industry standard * Active participation in projects focused on improvements of machinery and processes * Adhere to all health, safety and environment standards and ensure that work is always carried out in a safe manner * Perform assigned programming tasks * Generate the necessary documentation associated with this work and participate in training maintenance personnel and sharing acquired knowledge, whenever required to do so * Document anomalies, generate work reports and general status reports of the work assigned daily * Request the material resources necessary for the correct performance of the planned maintenance * Decides and acts independently in the absence of superiors with regard to the incidents and repairs of the company machines and installations * Ad hoc duties as required **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering qualification, B-Tech preferred * Minimum 5 years Siemens S7 experience, TIA portal, Profibus, WinCC. Allen Bradley will be advantageous * Minimum 5 years’ experience within a high production demand automotive manufacturing plant * Excellent computer knowledge and skills * Fault-finding and problem-solving * Ability to work in a team-oriented environment * Ideally, someone from a system integration background * Willing to work rotating shifts, flexible hours, weekends and during shutdown, if/when required **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a minimum of an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification (B-Tech preferred) and at least 5 years of practical experience with Siemens S7, including TIA portal, Profibus, and WinCC, with Allen Bradley experience being an advantage. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically within a high-production automotive manufacturing plant. Essential attributes include excellent computer knowledge, strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ideally, applicants should have a background in system integration. Furthermore, a willingness to work rotating shifts, flexible hours, weekends, and during shutdowns (if/when required) is mandatory. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/port-elizabeth/plc-technician-id-7602366 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• PLC programming

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