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Job Summary
Job Title: Field Service Technician (Industrial Electrician Automation & Controls)
Location: Field-Based (Various Customer Sites Across South Africa)
Industry: Industrial Packaging Machinery
Remuneration: Market-related based on experience and qualifications
Company Overview
Our client is a leading supplier of imported industrial packaging machinery servicing a broad range of production and manufacturing facilities across South Africa. The company is known for its high-performance equipment technical precision and reliable aftersales support.
Location: Field-Based (Various Customer Sites Across South Africa)
Industry: Industrial Packaging Machinery
Remuneration: Market-related based on experience and qualifications
Company Overview
Our client is a leading supplier of imported industrial packaging machinery servicing a broad range of production and manufacturing facilities across South Africa. The company is known for its high-performance equipment technical precision and reliable aftersales support.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Field Service Technician ideally a qualified Industrial Electrician with solid experience in automation controls and industrial electrical systems. The role will involve the installation commissioning maintenance and servicing of sophisticated packaging machinery and production line automation systems.
This is a hands-on field-based role requiring frequent travel to customer sites fault-finding under pressure and strong technical problem-solving skills. Candidates with prior experience on packaging filling or labeling machinery within FMCG or industrial environments will be at a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a Field Service Technician ideally a qualified Industrial Electrician with solid experience in automation controls and industrial electrical systems. The role will involve the installation commissioning maintenance and servicing of sophisticated packaging machinery and production line automation systems.
This is a hands-on field-based role requiring frequent travel to customer sites fault-finding under pressure and strong technical problem-solving skills. Candidates with prior experience on packaging filling or labeling machinery within FMCG or industrial environments will be at a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical fault-finding repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial packaging and process machinery.
- Diagnose and resolve issues within automation and control systems including PLCs HMIs sensors and VSDs.
- Program modify and optimise PLC systems (Siemens Allen-Bradley etc.) to ensure efficient machine operation.
- Read interpret and work confidently from electrical and control schematics.
- Carry out machine installations commissioning and upgrades ensuring compliance with electrical standards.
- Support mechanical aspects of installations assembly alignment levelling and system integration.
- Provide detailed service reports and communicate technical feedback to the support and engineering teams.
- Uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism while representing the company at client sites.
- Red Seal Trade Test Electrician (Industrial) or Millwright.
- Minimum 35 years experience working with industrial automation or packaging machinery.
- Strong PLC fault-finding and modification skills (Siemens Allen-Bradley).
- Proven experience with VSDs sensors and control systems.
- Solid understanding of industrial electrical standards instrumentation and automation networks.
- Mechanically competent with hands-on experience in machine assembly and setup.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with diagnostic tools and test equipment.
- Excellent communication and client-interaction skills.
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to travel nationally and respond to afterhours breakdowns or urgent call-outs.
- Company fuel card for business travel
- Company cellphone
- Branded workwear and PPE
- Exposure to modern automation and packaging technologies across diverse industries
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Pest Control
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Repair
- Service Technician Experience
- Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Repair
- Troubleshooting
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