Desired Experience & qualifications:

• Minimum matric with a bachelor level pass
• Technical N6 qualification
• Trade tested Millwright/electrician/Btech Engineering
• Extensive PLC experience and knowledge in writing programs, SiemensS7, Mitsubishi
• 5 years related experience managing Technicians
• Must have CMMS knowledge
• Experience in Fanuc, Sepro and Kawasaki robots
• Good working knowledge of ultrasonic welding equipment
• 5 years related experience as Millwright / Electrician or equlivent on injection moulders and robotics.
• 3 years production environment with unionised workforce

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage department across 3 shifts supporting production.
• Deal with day to day shop floor Mechatronic & Robotic issues.
• Ensure OEE targets are met across all mechatronic/robotic related facilities.
• Develop and grow Mechatronic department.
• Manage all mechatronic and robotic projects from scope to industrialization.
• Develop associates through cross training and multi-skilling initiatives (informal and formal training);
• Identify training required for mechatronics
• Ability to make adjustments and program Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Sepro robots
• Ability to work with pneumatics, electronics, PLC, Servo drives and motors
• Good knowledge of camera visioning systems
• Ability to program and make changes to existing PLC programs
• Design, manufacture and program assembly stations
• Design, manufacture gripper assemblies for Robots
• Manage spare parts inventory
• Control expenditure and CAPEX budgets
• Equipment lifespan evaluation and replacement
• Capture maintenance activities and job cards on CMMS
• Performs fault finding activities on plant and equipment.
• To perform equipment installations including modifications if required after obtaining approval.
• Performs root cause analyses and implements sustainable solutions to engineering problems to improve availability and reliability of plant and equipment.
• Ensures resources, tools and equipment are available to perform preventive maintenance effectively.
• Monitors installation and commissioning; and ensures that machine specifications are recorded for future reference thereto.
• Ensures minimum disruption of production during and after repairs and installations.
• Ensures deviations from specifications are resolved.
• Provides support to work teams to carry out installation or modification of equipment.
• Ensures safe work procedures are adhered to.
• Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn for the appropriate task.
• Ensures safety regulations are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated.
• Manage and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all plants at all times (5S)