Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory environment)
Job Description
Electrician (Manufacturing / Factory Environment) – Port Elizabeth
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical fault finding, repairs and maintenance on factory machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes of equipment failures.
- Minimise machine downtime by resolving faults efficiently.
- Conduct preventative, predictive and routine maintenance inspections.
- Perform PLC fault finding, troubleshooting and basic programming support.
- Support and maintain Siemens and Allen Bradley systems within the production environment.
- Complete maintenance job cards and maintenance reports accurately.
- Support production teams with technical and maintenance-related issues.
- Ensure machinery operates according to required safety and production standards.
- Report equipment risks, failures and abnormal conditions to management.
- Assist with training and support of apprentices where required.
- Adhere to company safety procedures, housekeeping standards and compliance requirements.
- Control maintenance costs by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary equipment damage.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright.
- Min 3 yearsâ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or factory environment.
- Strong electrical fault finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on production machinery and equipment.
- Siemens PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
- Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault-finding experience essential.
- Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP/ERP systems).
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach.
Please submit your detailed CV & proof of qualifications.Â
Application to include:
- Full list of duties & responsibilities per role/company & month/year started and finished
- Reasons for leaving each position
- Notice period / availability
- Trade Test qualification details