Electrical Technician

Key Responsibilities Technical Support & Maintenance - Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance activities. - Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, and root cause analysis on plant equipment. - Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed. - Maintain and optimise machine process capabilities. - Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and robotic systems. - Provide electrical engineering services aligned with production requirements. - Stay up to date with equipment and process requirements using maintenance manuals and production documentation. - Provide ad hoc technical support across the factory as required. Compliance - Operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls. - Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management. - Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. - Maintain accurate documentation and prevent wasteful or irregular expenditure. Customer Service - Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Resolve technical issues efficiently while upholding company values and service standards. Cost Control - Promote responsible and transparent use of company resources. - Monitor and control expenditure within approved budget limits. - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. - Report any deviations from financial guidelines to the direct manager. Technical Skills & Knowledge - Computer literacy (MS Office Suite). - Experience with ERP Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). - Strong proficiency in PLC programming and robotic systems. Key Competencies - Action-oriented and proactive. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Effective planning and organisational ability. - Customer-focused mindset. - Resilient and adaptable in a production environment. - High attention to detail. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. Minimum Requirements Educational Qualifications: - National Diploma in Electronic / Electrical / Automotive / Information Technology (NQF 6) - Trade Test. Experience: - Up to 3 years experience as an Electronic / Electrical Technician within a manufacturing environment. - Proven experience working with PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley)