Automation Group Leader

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Staff Solutions Recruitment are currently seeking candidates for their open Automation Group Leader position in East London, Eastern Cape through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Automation Group Leader role such as with an industry leading company like Staff Solutions Recruitment?

Job Description: Primary PurposeResponsible for the day to day administration and coordinating functions within the Automation department Responsible for all Instrumentation Technicians.Able to lead, coach and train technicians on robots and PLC systems.Key Performance AreasResponsible for all maintenance and preventative maintenance in his/her area of responsibility.Monitor and analyze downtime and put corrective action in place.To support subordinates in break downs.Plan and see to those projects stay on target allocated to individual.Key Skills and CompetenciesRepair and maintain press/assembly machinery to ensure customer and company quality standards are met.Do fault finding and preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedule and according to job cards and relevant works instruction.Compile feedback on time sheets to ensure accurate repair data and forward to the Maintenance and Process Engineering Manager.Ensure that company procedures, works instructions and quality systems are always adhered to.Participate actively in the departmental as per company requirements.Ensure work practices comply with company SHEQ procedures and works instructions. Shut down planning and ensure all critical spares are available at all times.Drive backup and Robot/PLC optimization for press lines.Job Requirements: National Diploma or B-Tech Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Trade or Millwright (optional) Minimum 5years’ experience as a Millwright in the electrical field within an automotive.Extensive working knowledge of KUKA KRC 4, TIA PORTAL, Integra wave 4 , PLC programming, Siemens S5 & S7, Festo and FidiaRobotic experience of KUKA, ABBTechnical techniques, good welding and Bosch systems technologyFault finding and Press machinery repair and maintenanceManufacturing processesBasic understanding of quality systems

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