Electrical Supervisor / Robotics Technician, Port Elizabeth

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all subordinates are performing according to the requirements as set out in their job descriptions / quality operating systems / procedures / work instructions.
• Develop and foster staff morale through motivation and leading by example
• Complete all work requests on time.
• Attend to shift breakdowns ASAP.
• Ensure correct start up and shutdown of plant at the start and end of shift.
• Setting up programs, maintenance and training on robot welders.
• Assist the Maintenance Department to achieve KPI targets.
• Adhere to accepted housekeeping standards (5S)
• Do shift handover at the end of each shift.
• Engage and participate in Departmental reviews (weekly/monthly/quarterly)
• Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of breakdowns at the end of shift.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Regulation (ISO 14001) and Health and Safety Regulations and procedures within the company (ISO 45001). This includes adherence with the company policies and procedures.

Key Competencies:

• Essential competencies (knowledge/skill) required to perform outputs:
• Essential is your completed trade-test as an Electrician.
• Essential is the applicants experience in a similar position. +- 5yrs
• Working knowledge of Mitsubishi PLC's.
• Previous Supervisory experience
• Experienced robotics Maintenance and programming
• Press Shop experience (Mechanical Presses)
• Maintenance and installation of Electrical systems
• A good understanding of installation rules, regulations and machine safety systems.
• Highly advantageous is the ability to operate and monitor press machines and have a full understanding of production process (stages, quality indicators, scrap etc.).
• Essential is the ability to problem solve out of specification results with regards to job requirements – effect on production machinery and end/manufactured product and identify corrective actions.
• Good communication skills (English) – both verbal (conversational) and written (basic admin)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following key personal attributes:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Assertiveness
• Time Management
• Working at heights: forklift driving, operation scissor lift.

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.