This two-year contract outlines the responsibilities for a Shift Technician in Kariega to support their clients project. - Maintenance & Repair : Perform basic repairs on equipment such as welding guns, servo-pneumatic valves, and other critical parts to maintain line performance.
- Technical Expertise : Provide support in PLC, electrical, and mechanical areas for maintenance.
- Robotic Fault Resolution : Address robotic issues, including program adjustments and troubleshooting communication faults.
- Fault Diagnosis & Optimization : Identify and correct faults in various equipment (e.g., welding, laser, bolting) to ensure quality and production standards.
- PLC & Network Issue Management : Analyze and resolve PLC errors, along with Interbus/Profinet network issues.
- Drive Programming & HMI Modification : Troubleshoot and program SEW drives, modify HMI software for quick fault identification.
- Stoppage Investigation & Documentation : Investigate recurring stoppages, document them in the KMS, conduct root cause analysis, and complete breakdown sheets for stoppages over 20 minutes.
- Safety Compliance : Ensure robot safety systems meet all required safety standards.
- Backup & Recovery : Maintain backups for robot and PLC programs.
- Weekend Preventive Maintenance : Execute scheduled PM tasks on weekends based on production requirements.
- Training & Shift Integration : Undergo a six-month training period on-site, with eventual integration into either a 4-shift or 3-shift system as per project needs.
This contract includes hands-on training provided by the client of the project, with detailed focus on ensuring equipment availability, production continuity, and adherence to safety protocols.
Responsibilities for Shift Technician :
- Issue Reporting : Identify and report any technical or engineering concerns.
- Documentation Maintenance : Update work instructions, learning documents (KMS sheets), and procedures as needed.
- Continuous Improvement : Contribute to initiatives focused on enhancing plant, machinery, and equipment efficiency.
- Stoppage Analysis : Analyze breakdowns, particularly with equipment causing frequent downtime.
- Technical Reporting : Prepare detailed analysis sheets for management on breakdowns and technical concerns.
- Operational Support : Assist with operational tasks in the designated section.
- Shift Handover : Participate in timely shift handovers, ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming team.
- Knowledge Management : Log significant breakdowns in the KMS to prevent reoccurrence and reduce downtime.
Competency Requirements - National diploma in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering.
- Siemens PLC training.
- Kuka KRC4 & KRC2 training.
- Ability to read electrical (E-Plan) and mechanical drawings.
- VASS 5 qualification essential.
Certification Requirement: This role requires VASS 5 certification, to be completed at the Group (their client) assessment facility. Our client will provide training throughout November and coordinate assessments with the Group (their client) by the end of November.
Additional Training: Robot training modules will be covered in December to ensure the candidate is fully prepared to start at the beginning of January.
The shift pattern includes 6-2 / 2-10 / 10-6
