Industrial Field Technician (Electrician/Millwright - appliances

Job Position: Industrial Field Technician (Electrician/Millwright - appliances and catering equipment)
Ref: 5003
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Must be a Qualified Electrician/Fitter/Millwright
• Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar environment
• Matric Certificate
• Minimum of a N4 Technical Certificate
• Must demonstrate the ability to be a keen learner with a “make it happen “attitude
• Must be a fast learner and must be able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Product range and brands: Machinery/equipment include, but not limited to, industrial washing machines, tumble dryers, ironing equipment and a range of industrial catering equipment such as ovens, fryers, cookers, fridges/freezers etc
Key Performance Areas:
• Install and provide operating training on industrial laundry-and catering equipment
• Prepare quotations and repair industrial laundry-and catering equipment
• Carry out routine maintenance on industrial laundry-and catering equipment
With respect to installations a Technician is required to:
• Secure the machine to the floor in some cases concrete work is required
• Connect the machine electrically to 220 volt and 380 volt (mostly 380V)
• Connect the machine to the water supply - basic plumbing required
• Connect the machine to the main drain system - basic plumbing required
• Connect the machine to air ventilation system or to provide an exhaust solution
• Connect the machine to gas or steam supply
• Program and setting of machines according to customers needs and provide training on the operation and maintenance of the machine
• Complete all relevant paperwork i.e. invoice, job and time sheets
With respect to Repairs on equipment the technician is required:
• To identify electrical/ electronic faults through a process of fault finding
• The ability to read wiring diagrams is therefore essential as well as the ability to program and operate microprocessors which are fitted to the majority of the machines
• These have diagnostics capabilities which give error alarms and normally assist with the fault-finding process
With respect to servicing of the equipment, the Technician is required:
• To give the machine a general clean
• To inspection and test components and parts for correct operation
• To test all safety devices on the machine
• To give a complete report on the condition of the machine and provide a recommendation for the corrective action if required