Required Qualifications and Skills:
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Minimum Grade 12 mathematics with a
minimum 5 years work experience in a similar role ideally in production
orientated environment, with emphasis on stamping, presses, forming, and welding
processes
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Holds a Valid Electrician's
license, with knowledge of applicable electric codes
Working knowledge of electric
circuitry consisting of relays, PC and PLC logic (i.e. Allen Bradley,
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Hands-on experience with
hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical theory
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Basic machine shop skills (i.e.
lathes, grinders, welding and milling machines)
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Ability to use programming devices
for troubleshooting and modification of programs
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Ability to perform basic wiring
work, conduit bending and control cabinet wiring
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Ability to identify causes of
problems and develops methods to correct these problems
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Excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written
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Good organization skills, be a
self-starter and a team player
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Good understanding of the
requirements as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Critical Success Factors:
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Excellent
attendance -
Ability
to work efficiently with no supervision -
Ability
to work in a team environment and be a Team Player -
Flexibility
to work overtime as required -
Ability
to maintain records in an organized and tidy manner -
Support
Quality Systems and Environmental Management Systems Requirements -
Respecting
and understanding of the Customer / Supplier relationship -
Ensure
that all duties and tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and at
no time is the employee or their co-workers placed in an unsafe condition
Responsibilities:
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Troubleshoots and maintains production equipment, which includes
electrical, hydraulic, mechanic, and pneumatic systems. Works from wiring diagrams, engineering
drawings and equipment specifications -
Repairs and replaces electric and electronic components such as motors,
contactors, relays, timers, and kind of switches, PLC's, light curtains, motor
controls, etc. Make calculations for
load requirements for circuits and chooses appropriate size and grade
components -
Runs new power supply lines to new and relocated equipment according to
Hydro codes and other applicable standards and regulations. Works to IEE wiring regulations, Electrical
Safety Code and company codes -
Wires new control panels according to drawings, and verbal instructions
under consideration of Hydro Codes and other applicable standards, and regulations. Locates and diagnoses faults on electrical
equipment or systems which may involve complex interlocking or interrelated
circuits -
Informs electrical supervisor about changes in electric circuits or
updates the original diagrams. Works
primarily on voltages up to 575V -
Maintains and adjusts electrical supply and production equipment to
maximize operating performance. Helps to
maintain electric spare part inventory levels in stock room -
Maintains work order and preventive/predictive maintenance system by filling
in the required forms -
Read and write electrical and electronic schematics as well as read
basic hydraulic and pneumatic circuits -
Install, examine, replace and repair electronic wiring, receptacles,
switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other
electrical components -
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity,
current, voltage and resistance -
Follow all safety rules inside plant and occupational health and safety
act