AUTOMATION SPECIALIST – FM2301

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Technical, Driving & operations
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Mpumalanga, South Africa
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October 23, 2025
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Full-time

Nelspruit Area – Mpumalanga: Committed to ensuring optimal operation of equipment and systems by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and conducting timely repairs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Relevant trade certificate in a Millwright or Electrician

· A minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in maintenance

· Experience in Refrigeration will be advantageous

· Packhouse experience will be an advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly

· Ability to follow a maintenance schedule

· Physical and manual dexterity and agility

· Ability to troubleshoot

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

· Execute scheduled maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life span

· Diagnose mechanical faults in pneumatic and conveyor systems; perform timely repairs to restore production

· Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical/electrical systems to improve plant efficiency to meet evolving production needs.

· Ensure all work adheres to safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and local industrial regulations.

· Maintain accurate service logs, repair reports, and parts inventories for machinery and tools.

· Install, dismantle, and precisely align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to manufacturer specifications.

· Conduct routine inspections and testing to prevent system failures and ensure consistent operation.

· Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMI interfaces.

· Ensure that work performed is to the highest standards.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

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