Automation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Recruitment Matters Africa Full time

Our client is looking Automation Specialist who will be overseeing the overall management and maintenance of automation equipment, PLC's, includes but not limited to efficiency and productivity of production equipment, staff training, health and safety and hygiene.

Ensuring maximum efficiency and throughput on automotive equipment to reach goals and targets.

Responsibilities:

  • Optimise automation equipment capacity with aim to maintain quality of production
  • Monitor and analyse volumes and throughputs vs. capacity of automation equipment
  • Ensure automation moulds changing times are limited
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of the team
  • General communication, reporting and job card management
  • Minimise downtime of equipment & machines and handle daily maintenance schedules
  • Oversee staff selection, performance and training and multiskilling
  • Manage injuries on duty, and issues of Health and Safety

Key Skills:

  • Proven MS Office proficiency (Excel; Word; PowerPoint; SharePoint; etc.),
  • Strong administrative capabilities,
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Problemsolving capabilities,
  • Excellent time management abilities and attention to detail,
  • Adaptable and decisive,
  • Able to handle sensitive or confidential information,
  • Fault finding and repairs/solutions,
  • Have a passion for fruit production,
  • Be willing to travel frequently,
  • Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 1
  • Trade Certificate or Apprenticeship in Boiler making / millwright / fitter and turner / electrician
  • Relevant experience in agriculture and /or packhouse will be an advantage
  • Experience in automation industry would be advantageous
  • Relevant experience and knowledge of maintenance procedures and systems to be maintained (Electrical and Mechanical)
  • Valid driver's licence own transport will be an advantage

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- agriculture and /or packhouse: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers License (preferred)


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