Instrumentation Technician

About the position

Instrumentation Technician required for a renowned packaging company based in East London 

Qualifications: 

• Trade Tested Electrician with an Instrumentation specialization (Red Seal preferred).
• N6 in Electrical Engineering preferable

Job Requirements: 

• Minimum 5 years’ post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of PLC programming and fault finding (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley, ABB
• Delta, Mitsubishi, Schneider, B&R, Bosch Rexroth)
• Proficient in electrical fault-finding, panel wiring, and motor control systems
• Familiarity with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and SCADA systems is advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting
• Ability to work shifts, overtime, and standby as operationally required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a team

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Perform electrical and instrumentation maintenance on production machinery.
• Install, repair, and calibrate sensors, PLCs, drives, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns with minimal downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure plant efficiency.
• Assist with control system upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS ACT, company safety protocols and electrical standards

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

 

 

Desired Skills:

• Electrical
• Manufacturing
• PLC Programming