AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Relevant trade certificate in a Millwright or Electrician A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in maintenance Experience in Refrigeration will be advantageous Packhouse experience will be an advantage SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly Ability to follow a maintenance schedule Physical and manual dexterity and agility Ability to troubleshoot KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS Execute scheduled maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life span Diagnose mechanical faults in pneumatic and conveyor systems; perform timely repairs to restore production Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical/electrical systems to improve plant efficiency to meet evolving production needs. Ensure all work adheres to safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and local industrial regulations. Maintain accurate service logs, repair reports, and parts inventories for machinery and tools. Install, dismantle, and precisely align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to manufacturer specifications. Conduct routine inspections and testing to prevent system failures and ensure consistent operation. Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMI interfaces. Ensure that work performed is to the highest standards. ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted