Scale Technician CL

Role Purpose:

• The Scale Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of computer weight grading system and use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve technical issues at the root cause.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of all electronic mass meters at the Processing Plant.
• Maintaining and repairing the Chick way computer weight grading systems.
• Adhere to compliance requirements of weighing equipment.
• Maintaining and repairing of shop floor systems.
• Update software and programming of electronic equipment.
• Maintenance on instrumentation and PLC equipment.
• Programming of PLC's.
• Liaison with customers regarding sourcing of equipment and quotations.
• Staying abreast of new developments in field.
• Calibration of critical equipment and compliance
• Develop and maintain operation of SCADA system for monitoring plant parameters.
• Take leading role in scales equipment and provide guidelines to all scales personnel.
• Assist on complex troubled shooting techniques in the department.
• Maintaining the 10378 SANAS accreditation system.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification N5 - Electronics
• Trade tested as Scale Mechanic / Technician.
• National Diploma in light current is advantageous

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
• Experience in poultry industry advantageous

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Weighing Systems and Scales
• Working knowledge of PLC's, sensors, VLT's etc
• Accreditation with SABS as a Verification Officer or be operating as an acting Verification Officer.
• Knowledge of SANS 10378 and SABS 1649
• Qualified to conduct internal audits according to SANS 10378
• Knowledge of the Trade Metrology Act and Regulations.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, A+ would be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of PLC's and variable speed drives.
• Knowledge of: Teroka DPS 3600 price labeling scales, Chickway weighing systems, Marel / Scanvaegt grading systems,
• multi-head weighers, Intermec printers, Pneumatics, Videojet ink jet

Rustenburg

Published Date: 01 December 2025

Closing Date: 16 December 2025